Druzy Blue Lace Agate and Amethyst Skull A

This gorgeous blue lace agate skull is to die for! It has a purple yellow flower at the back of the skull and the top is full of gorgeous purple amethyst.  It's quite chunky at 0.610 kg, 3 inches tall, 2.5 inches wide, and a stunning 4 inches long.  This is one of our best quality skulls and is sure to be an excellent addition to your statement pieces. 

Amethyst is a violet quartz mineral, it is silicate based.  Amethyst has a mohs hardness of 7.  It exhibits pleochroism (different colors when observed from different angles or polarized light) and piezoelectricity (creates an electric potential in response to temperature changes).  Amethyst is considered a semiprecious stone.   It gets its purple color from natural and unnatural irradiation of trivalent iron.  When partially heat treated amethyst becomes ametrine and when fully heat treated can change colors to yellow (often mistaken for citrine).  Amethyst will fade with continual exposure to sunlight.  Amethyst can be lab grown. 

The name amethyst comes from the Greek word "amethystos" which translates to not intoxicate as the ancient Greeks believed that wearing amethyst would protect them from drunkenness.  Amethyst is a sacred stone amongst Tibetans and is often used in their prayer beads.  It is associated with the British royalty and is one of the cardinal gems of the old world. 

Metaphysically amethyst can be used to increase clarity and spiritual awareness as well as calm the mind and increase psychic abilities. 

Metaphysical properties are not health care advice and should not be used as such.  Please consult your healthcare team for health concerns.