Healing with Crystals: Ametrine

Ametrine is a relatively new gemstone and has no ancient traditions, folklore, or historical significance attached to it. It is a naturally occurring variety of quartz and is an unusual type of stone in that it is a combination of two gems in one stone. It is a mixture of approximately fifty percent amethyst and fifty percent citrine. The yellow-orange part of ametrine is made up of citrine and the violet-purple part of amethyst. The presence of iron in different oxidation states within the crystalline structure also contributes to the unusual variation of color in ametrine. This gemstone occurs in crystalline and massive form.

The Anahi Mine, found in the Sandoval Province of Bolivia, is the world’s major producer of ametrine. The mine became famous in the 17th century when a Spanish conquistador accepted gemstones from it as a dowry upon marrying a princess name Anahi from the Ayoreos tribe. Ametrine was then introduced into Europe as a gift to the Spanish queen. Recently, deposits of ametrine have been found in Brazil and in Hyderabad, India. Some synthetic ametrine is now also manufactured in limited quantities in Russia.

Ametrine retains the separate properties of amethyst and citrine but also includes properties of the combined force of the two powerful crystalline structures, giving it it’s own unique properties as well.

Metaphysical Properties of Ametrine

• Provides for the balancing of the male and female (yin and yang) energies.
• Develops one’s capacity for understanding new ideas and incorporating new concepts.
• “It is a stone to enhance universal equilibrium and provides a clear connection between the physical form and the ultimate state of perfection.” (Melody, pg. 113).
• Encourages the intellect to reach outside the worldly aspects toward the development of realization.
• Aids one in reaching higher states of enlightenment during meditation.
• Dissolves negative energy from the aura and replaces it with the rejuvenating and soothing aspects of “white light” energy.
• Assists in the transformation of negative emotional patterns to feelings that are positive, beneficial, and productive.
• Disperses the release of blockages and tension in the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies.
• Believed to bring a calming effect and serenity to one’s atmosphere.
• Enhances creativity and intuition and helps to build one’s sense of self-confidence.
• Relieves irrational mood swings, anger, and self-doubt and provides room for feelings associated with happiness.
• Helps one in entering the state of astral travel and allows one to be able to distinguish between the physical realm and the astral world, while also providing protection when experiencing the “gift of flight.”

Healing Properties of Ametrine

• Effective in removing toxins from the body and regenerating body tissues.
• Useful in helping one to overcome addictions.
• Beneficial in treating disorders of the heart, liver, kidneys, stomach, and digestive tract.
• Stimulates the flow of oxygen throughout the body by promoting the circulation of the blood.
• Alleviates insomnia and eliminates sleeps disturbances such as nightmares.
• Used in the treatment of arthritis and muscle disorders. Also helps to strengthen the skeletal system and improves one’s posture.
• Used to strengthen RNA and DNA structuring within the body.
• Effective in providing relief from the effects of radiation.
• Increases the absorption of antioxidants.
• The astrological sign for ametrine is the sun sign of Libra. It vibrates to the number four.

Sources

www.gemstones.org

www.mineralminers.com

www.crystal-cure.com

www.mineralszone.com

www.minerals.caltech.edu/ametrine

Melody. (1995). Love is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals. Wheat Ridge, Colorado: Earth-Love Publishing House.