Many years ago when I started incorporating stones into my daily routine, I didn't have as much knowledge as I do today. One of my first crystals was an amethyst. I adore the color purple and I was gifted an amethyst stone along with a few other stones. As I touched each stone I noticed that some had a tingling sensation while others did not. I didn't think anything of it until I started to understand what these stones could bring.
I began to read on the properties of crystals, stones, minerals and rocks in general. As a child I was always finding rocks that I liked and I would keep them. By the time I was a teen, I had a pretty impressive rock collection.
The amethyst stone resides within the quartz family. Amethysts are known to promote calmness, sobriety, protection, and purification; but there are so many other properties that this wonderful stone can provide.
One of the most important things that must be understood about any type of stones or crystals in general is that they must be cleansed properly often. Another important factor that should be noted is that all stones carry vibrations that will either agree with a person or it may not agree. Three of the most agreeable stones that can be utilized by most are: clear quartz aka "the master healer", rose quartz, and the amethyst.
The amethyst stone dates to as far as Ancient Egyptian times and so on. Amethysts are even mentioned in the bible. These powerful stones carry quite an interesting history and they are still one of the most notable adorned crystals today.
~Jeryl