Tall: 3.25"
Wide: 6"
Weight: 2.7 lbs
Mined in Brazil
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Black amethyst is a rare variety of amethyst that exhibits blackish hues. Black amethyst gets its distinctive color from impurities within the quartz crystal, such as iron or manganese, which can give it a deep, opaque appearance. These impurities can vary in concentration, leading to different shades of blackish-purple within the crystals. Black amethyst is typically associated with the Crown Chakra. The Crown Chakra is located at the top of the head and is associated with higher consciousness, spiritual connection, and enlightenment.
Black amethyst's deep purple to blackish hues resonate with the energy of the Crown Chakra, making it a popular stone for stimulating this energy center. When working with black amethyst, it's believed to help balance and align the Crown Chakra, facilitating spiritual growth, intuition, and connection to higher realms of consciousness.
While traditional amethyst is typically found in various regions around the world, black amethyst is rarer and tends to come from specific locations known for producing darker quartz specimens. Some of the primary sources of black amethyst include from Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia, Madagascar and even some in the United States.