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Amethyst
Attributes: Protection / Calming / Balancing / Transmutational.
Mohs hardness scale: 7.
There are many legends about Amethyst. The deep purple gemstone has been prized as a symbol of power, love, wealth and protection over the ages. The most well know colours of Amethyst are purple and violet however, Amethyst can occur in many other colour varieties including, pink and black and also many shades in between. Before the Amethyst mines in Brazil were discovered in the 1800’s, Amethyst was regarded as the most valuable of all gems and it was considered as rare as rubies, emeralds and sapphires.
In Ancient times, the colour purple signified power and royalty and cardinal status. Only royalty, nobility and the clergy were able to wear it. The British royal crown jewels feature a collection of Amethyst gems to this day.
The name Amethyst is derived from the Koine Greek word ‘Amethystas’ which means ‘not drunken’ or ‘to intoxicate’. This is a reference to the belief that the ancient Greeks believed that the stone could prevent them from alcohol intoxication. They used Amethyst gems in goblets as well as jewellery.
The Ancient Egyptians believed Amethyst protected them against negativity and feelings of guilt and fear. Amethyst gems have been found in many royal Egyptian tombs including that of King Tutankhamen.
Amethyst was considered by the ancients to be the most spiritual of gems. It is excellent to have in a room setting where you may wish to meditate or spend time in contemplation.
Geology: Amethyst is a variety of Quartz formed in the Earth from a combination of minerals, extreme heat and water, over 130 million years ago. It is found inside pyrogenic volcanic rocks commonly known as Basalts. Amethyst forms in fissures of volcanic rocks where there was once very hot volcanic lava, (50-250°c) silica enriched water, trace amounts (10-100ppm) of ferric iron (Fe3+).

Labradorite
Attributes: Calming / Intuitive / Strength / Aligning / Protective.
Mohs hardness scale:6 - 6.5.
Labradorite appears in various forms, in polished and un-polished finishes. It can display an iridescent effect in the light (Schiller). The price of Labradorite can vary. Its value increases according to the frequency and brightness of flashing, shimmering colours which reflect on the sides when light is directed at it. The flashes of colour can be iridescent blue, golden, lilac, pink, orange, red and grey. Not all pieces of Labradorite have a ‘Shiller’ effect after being polished. Some only have a couple of different colours scattered across the sides. The rarest pieces have a very distinct rainbow-coloured effects known as ‘Labradorescence’.
The ancients said it had magical protective properties and called it the stone of transformation. It was said to be ‘the bringer of light and inner vision’ and to deflects unwanted energies.
Geology: Labradorite is a calcium enriched feldspar mineral first identified in Labrador in Canada. Labradorite occurs in gneiss that has been produced through the metamorphism of Labradorite bearing igneous rocks. It is found in Sedimentary rocks that derived from the weathering of other rocks that contain Labradorite. It’s a mineral in the plagioclase series and it shares many properties of plagioclase minerals. Having a hardness between 6 and 6.5, Labradorite is the only mineral in the plagioclase series that exhibits strong Labradorescence.
Care must be taken not to get Labradorite wet. Water will remove the light mineral oil film on the surface of the stone, it will remove the shine and create a dual appearance and even a rough feel to the surface.

FLUORITE
Cleansing / Intuition / Protective / Inspirational / Transforming
Mohs 4.
The name Fluorite comes form the latin name Fluere which means “to flow”.
Known as the Stone of Progress; Fluorite comes in many colour variations: green, purple, clear, blue, yellow, brown and combinations of all these colours as rainbow fluorite.
Fluorite is the mineral form of Calcium fluorite, CaF2. It belongs to the halide minerals family. Fluorite crystalizes in an isometric cubic formation although octahedral and more complex isometric forms are not uncommon.
Fluorite crystals formed 150-200 million years ago when hot water containing fluorine and other minerals were forced up through cracks in the earth where it interacted with the calcium – rich limestone bedrock.
Fluorite is found in China & Mexico as well as Russia, Brazil and Spain.

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Precious and semi-precious gemstones have been used throughout history as an aid to healing. However, crystals, gems and rocks must not be used as an alternative to conventional medicine. They are not to be used as a prescription, diagnosis or treatment. The information supplied is not medical in its origin.

A 3 Piece Mini Geode Set.
1 x Natural Amethyst Geode, approx 20mm h x 60mm w x 45mm d.
1 x Natural finish Fluorite piece, approx 35mm h x 75mm w x 30mm d.
1 x Labradorite piece with 1 polished face, approx
65mm h x 50mm w x 25mm d.
Plus 1 Parker Rox Eco Cotton Gift Bag approx 195mm L x 145mm w.