Amethyst is a member of the quartz family with a trigonal crystal system and a hardness of 7. Its color, which varies from pale to deep purple, is derived from the combination of trace amounts of iron and aluminum. These particular amethyst crystals are from Brazil.
Amethyst is well known for spiritual protection and purification. It stimulates the crown chakra and helps one to still one's thoughts and move into higher states of consciousness. It is also known to clear one's energy field of negative influences and attachments, and can thereby facilitate the creation of an energetic "shield" - a field of spiritual Light around the body that wards off the negativity in one's environment. Wearing amethyst maintains the inner space of one's body and energy field in a state of balance and well-being.
Citrine is a silicon dioxide mineral, a member of the Quartz group with a hexagonal crystal system and a hardness of 7. Its yellow pigmentation is derived from iron. The name Citrine comes from the French word citron, meaning lemon. These Citrine bracelets are from Brazil.
Citrine opens inner doors to increased clarity of thought, enhanced creativity, and magnified powers of will and manifestation. It helps one turn towards the future, opening the self beyond what has been into the realm of what can be. Citrine stimulates optimism, playfulness, and decisiveness in difficult situations.
