Ametrine is a rare variety of quartz with a unique color. The combination of two contrasting shades gives the mineral unsurpassed beauty. In appearance, it immediately resembles amethyst and citrine. The stone is popular among romantics; magicians love it for its powerful magical properties.
Romantic epic of stone
The history of the discovery of the stone dates back to the times of the Spanish Conquest on the American continent.
Don Felipe de Urriola y Goitia, who led a detachment of conquistadors, fell in love with the daughter of the leader of the Aureios tribe, the beauty Anahai. The love turned out to be mutual, and the dowry was a mine with gems.
The husband intended to take his wife to his homeland, but the natives decided to put an end to the invaders. Anakhai was also not spared for treason. She managed to warn her husband and present him with an unusual two-color stone. They were never destined to meet again.
Raw mineral Ametrine
The detachment left the New World, taking away a stone that became a symbol of opposing feelings: loyalty to the native tribe and the invader spouse. The conquistador presented it to the monarch. The Queen of Spain wore ametrine constantly.
The world presentation of the stone took place three hundred years later, in 1980.
History of ametrine
Ametrine gained fame in Europe thanks to the marriage of the conquistador Felipe to the daughter of the leader of the Bolivian Indians , whose name was Anahai. But they had to enter into an alliance secretly, since Felipe was one of the Spanish conquerors who turned Bolivia into their colony.
The people, having learned about the wedding, perceived it as a betrayal and killed Anakhai. Before her death, the leader’s daughter managed to give her husband a two-color amethyst as a souvenir.
After returning to Spain, Felipe showed the stone to the monarch. His wife really liked ametrine, and she began to wear it, spreading fashion in high society. This is how Bolivianite began to gain popularity throughout Europe.
Physico-chemical characteristics
The composition of the mineral ametrine is silicon oxide, a transparent polychrome variety of quartz.
Other characteristics of the stone:
- chemical formula – SiO2;
- color – violet-purple, with lilac or yellowish tint;
- hardness on the Mohs scale – 7;
- density – 2.60 g/cm3;
- luster – glassy.
Other names of the stone that emphasize its origin are amethyst-citrine, bicolor amethyst, bolivianite.
| Chemical formula | SiO2 |
| Selection form | prismatic crystals, druzy |
| Color | violet-lilac with yellow, lilac or yellowish-peach |
| Transparency | translucent, transparent |
| Hardness | 7 |
| origin of name | from the names of the components: amethyst and citrine |
| Zodiac sign | Leo Aries |
| Mineral deposits | USA Russia (Irkutsk region) Brazil Bolivia |
In ametrine crystals, the color is distributed chaotically: it is zoning with alternating violet-lilac (amethyst) and yellow (citrine) segments or pyramidal with increasing edges.
The amount and ratio of impurities creates different colors of ametrine: thick violet, lilac, lilac in a duet with orange or yellow.
Who is suitable according to their zodiac sign?
Ametrine can be worn by almost all zodiac signs. But in determining his favorites, the opinions of astrologers were divided. Some believe that they are “fire” signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius . Others believe that according to the horoscope, ametrine is most suitable for Aquarius, Cancer and Pisces .
The gem's help will consist of the following:
- Aries will become more peaceful and will think more sensibly.
- Leo will feel a surge of strength after contemplating the stone. It will be the relaxation so necessary for this energetic sign.
- Sagittarius will be able to correctly determine for themselves the purpose of life and the ways to achieve it.
- Aquarius will become smarter about spending money.
- Cancer will be calmer about failures and evaluate their abilities more objectively.
- Pisces will feel that their intuition increases.
- Taurus will gain the talent to communicate correctly.
- Gemini will become richer not only in the material sense, but also spiritually.
- Scorpio will become more peaceful.
- Capricorn will feel that sometimes you need to give in to people.
- Libra will gain a better understanding of people and will begin to treat them less critically.
Virgo is not recommended to wear this gem, as it can make her overly compliant and even plunge her into depression.
The following stones are suitable for Virgo: sardonyx, fluorite, peridot, aventurine, sapphire (yellow), agate (yellow and black), citrine, labradorite, carnelian, anhydrite (angelite), sodalite, howlite, scapolite, serpentine, pegmatite (its variety is written granite), tiger eye, jasper.
Ametrine deposits
The main source of high-quality raw materials is the Anahi mine (Bolivia, Central America). Local stones are beautiful and do not need processing. It is no coincidence that the second name of the mineral is bolivianite. It is the most expensive of the ametrines.
Ametrine mining
Deposits in Brazil and Siberia account for the remaining 10%, but the quality is worse. Ametrine from Brazil is not so bright, and Siberian samples are golden-smoky.
Amethysts and citrines are mined all over the world, however, ametrine has not been found anywhere else.
Rare mineral
Despite its beauty, which is undoubtedly even in the photo, ametrine is rarely found in jewelry or freely sold in its raw form.
The mineral is also known under other names:
- Bolivianite - from the place where the stone was mined in Bolivia.
- Two-tone amethyst . Scientists believe that ametrine is a type of amethyst with a rare color.
The stone actually comes from the inclusion of small citrine crystals in amethyst, which explains its name. This happens during the formation of minerals.
Where is the stone used?
The main area of application of the stone is jewelry. The average density, ease of cutting and cutting of ametrine give scope to the imagination of designers and carvers.
Ametrine figurine
The stone is used to create a range of jewelry from pendants to necklaces.
Inserts in products offered by Russian online stores are of artificial origin. They are designated in the description as glass-ceramic or synthetic.
Natural ametrine is a popular collection material.
Lithotherapist's book
The healing properties of ametrine, as reported by lithotherapists, help normalize the nervous system and psychological state of the owner of the jewelry or talisman. Getting rid of depression, panic attacks, unreasonable fears - these are the “professions” of our doctor. Wear rings with ametrine, and little by little your nervous system will return to normal.
Ametrine will help normalize blood pressure and ensure healthy and sound sleep.
Advanced lithotherapists believe that ametrine promotes the regeneration of DNA and RNA and helps the body recover after organ transplantation.
How to care for stone
If you are lucky enough to buy jewelry with a natural stone, you need to remember the following properties of ametrine:
- under the sun's rays it loses its yellowishness, becoming a purple amethyst;
- scratches easily.
Products with ametrine are not worn on the beach or long summer walks. Store separately from other accessories.
Caring for stone products involves cleaning. Dirt is removed with soapy water, rinsed with water, and wiped thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Synthetic ametrines have more utilitarian properties, but you should not experiment with them.
Caring for Ametrine Jewelry
After purchasing an expensive piece of jewelry, it would be a shame to irreparably damage it with improper care.
To preserve the beauty of the stone for as long as possible, you should follow several rules:
- Many people, when going outside in hot weather, especially on vacation, consider it possible to wear ametrine. But in the summer heat it is better to choose other accessories: under the hot rays of the sun, the stone can completely lose its purple color .
- Always remove rings and bracelets when in contact with detergents, even while wearing gloves.
- Do not drop on hard surfaces (asphalt, tiles), otherwise cracks and chips may form. Keeping and wearing damaged jewelry is considered a bad omen that can attract problems and deterioration of health.
- Periodically wash the products under water at room temperature , once every six months or when dirty, using a mild detergent. This procedure will wash away particles of sebum and dust, while improving the energy of the talisman.
- Avoid contact with hot water, remove in the shower and especially in the sauna.
If you choose the right jewelry or natural ametrine stone, following the listed recommendations, then there is a high probability of finding spiritual harmony and wearing an accessory with a rare beautiful stone.
Cost of ametrine
Formally classified as a semi-precious stone, natural ametrine is expensive. A carat of high-quality Bolivian stones on the world market costs $100+.
Jewelry with ametrine (earrings and ring)
In the Russian Internet segment, prices for ametrine are as follows:
- tumbling 1.5-2.5 cm – 520–590 RUR/piece;
- cut stone 10.5 carats – 26.8 thousand rubles.
The cost of jewelry with stones, for example, in the Sunlight network, is measured in thousands of rubles. Since ametrine is almost always artificial, it is more influenced by the material of the frame.
Gold ring with Ametrine
The inserts are framed with 585° rose gold and complemented with cubic zirconia. Average price of the gold segment (thousand rubles):
- ring – 11–23;
- earrings – 14–34;
- pendant, pendant – 5–12.
Beads or bracelets made of ametrine cost 1.4-2.3 thousand rubles.
Beautiful cut Ametrine
Artificial ametrine
Since natural ametrine is mined in only one deposit and its reserves are limited, scientists have created an artificial mineral with a similar color. Unfortunately, it is used both to create costume jewelry and can also be found in fake jewelry sold at a high price.
One of the artificial minerals is called ametrine sital. It is made from special glass that has a crystalline structure reminiscent of crystal. Combining under high temperature, the particles form a durable stone, second only to diamond in hardness.
Sitall imitates not only ametrine, but also any other colored stones. More often used to replace topaz, tourmaline and emerald.
The advantage of artificial Bolivianite is that it reduces the cost of jewelry, which becomes available to a large number of people . At the same time, they look no less worthy of natural stones, and are often made even brighter and sparkling.
How to determine the nature of a stone
The market offers the following types of ametrine:
- Natural Bolivian ametrine. It is distinguished by a visible, but not perfectly even border between colors. The range of stones is yellow with orangishness, purple with violet. Without loudness and excessive darkness.
The range of natural ametrine is yellow-violet, without any admixture of green or blue.
- Ametrine from Brazil. A stone of lower quality is refined for brightness.
- Colored or heated quartz. Raw materials from amethyst dumps, processed with colored paste. Crystals with a clear boundary between colors.
- Synthetics. Color saturation, clear delineation, increased brightness, orderliness of segments.
You can distinguish natural ametrine from a fake by its bright color and clear differentiation of colors.
Natural ametrine, unlike laboratory samples, is easy to scratch with a needle.
In-depth gemological examination is possible only in large cities.
Ennoblement or fake
Natural ametrines are not refined. This stone is too capricious. But synthetic ametrine is produced in Russia. Although it is not in great demand.
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The magical properties of ametrine
The magical properties of ametrine are due to the patronage of Mercury and Uranus. They take care of citrine and amethyst, respectively.
Flower carved from Ametrine
Ametrine, as a product of two minerals, acts as a guide and mentor:
- Shamans of Indian tribes used it to pacify enemies and appease the gods.
- Ametrine is necessary for everyone who is prone to outbursts of aggression and rage. Makes a person kinder, wiser towards himself and others.
- Sorcerers and psychics use ametrine to communicate with the other world. It can make a person a clairvoyant.
Ritual for “ordering” a prophetic dream. On a full moon, ametrine on a purple flap is exposed to the light of the moon. The charged stone is placed under the pillow or at the head of the bed.
Ametrine talisman
Ametrine is recognized as a powerful talisman that helps the owner:
- avoid or resolve conflicts;
- evaluate what is happening with understanding;
- become wiser, more tolerant;
- perceive more information (see, hear, smell);
- think outside the box.
Suitable for scientists, schoolchildren, students, researchers, media workers, businessmen. And also for those who want to develop extrasensory abilities.
Ametrine as a magical attribute works only for intentions and actions with a plus sign.
Carrying a stone with you is useful for people who need peace of mind.
Color magic
The combination of yellow and violet creates tint varieties of ametrine.
Each has its own purpose:
- Violet. An attribute of magicians, church and secular elites, aristocrats. Symbolizes the unity of the ordinary with the otherworldly. Not recommended for people with vulnerable psyches.
- Lilac. This ametrine is worn when wanting to find or keep love. Suitable for young girls or older artistic people.
- Lilac. Traditional shade of the ancient Muses led by Apollo. An ally of scientists and creative people, attracting inspiration.
- Golden peach . Helps to get rich, overcome the machinations of ill-wishers, recover from illness or excessive expenditure of energy.
The dominance of the solar scale makes ametrine useful in restoring mental or physical strength. Lilac or violet helps to distribute them wisely.
The uniform presence of gold and violet turns ametrine jewelry into a love talisman.
The magic of ametrine
The stone has long been used by magicians and sorcerers to open channels of communication with otherworldly forces. Helping to access the subconscious, revealing clairvoyance abilities, expanding intuition abilities - all these are the “professions” of ametrine.
- The gem is an excellent material for amulets against the evil eye and damage.
- Earrings with ametrine are a good remedy for protection against the evil eye.
- Magicians and esoteric practitioners recommend using products with ametrine against any astral attacks.
- Ametrine stimulates the wearer's intellectual abilities. The stone will help you remember and assimilate information faster, so it will be good for students, scientists, and researchers.
- For a person who has set a goal for himself, ametrine will help him achieve his goal faster and show him the right path to it.
- The magical properties of crystals stop quarrels and conflicts, help the owner of ametrine to be reasonable and calm.
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And of course, ametrine will preserve the love and attraction of spouses for each other. It was not for nothing that there was love between the stern conquistador and the proud Indian princess.
Ring with ametrine
The healing effects of ametrine
The main advantage of the stone is that it feeds the owner with positive energy.
Ametrine exhibits medicinal properties in the following cases:
- problems of the nervous system: irritability, unmotivated fears, depression, insomnia;
- disturbances in the functioning of the cardiovascular system;
- hypertension.
To enhance immunity and remove toxins, wear jewelry with ametrine in silver.
We found out that the type of jewelry matters to solve specific problems:
- earrings with ametrine make you smarter, improve memory, relieve migraines;
- an ametrine bracelet is indicated for skin ailments (eczema, psoriasis); At the same time, it will rejuvenate the skin and smooth out wrinkles;
- a ring with ametrine heals the genital area: reproductive abilities increase in women, erectile abilities in men;
- necklace and beads made of ametrine eliminate anemia and normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract; the beneficial components of foods are absorbed better and the person does not overeat.
Ametrine stone figurine
The mineral reinforces the effect of medications, so jewelry with ametrine is worn while undergoing treatment.
Medicinal properties
Ametrine has a peculiar dual coloring, so it is believed that its healing power is twice as effective as that of citrine and amethyst, which are part of it.
The main meaning of ametrine for a person is to replenish the owner’s vitality with positive energy.
While undergoing treatment, it is useful to wear ametrine jewelry, as this gem reinforces the effectiveness of medications.
Each shade of color has a unique effect on the psychological state of the owner of this interesting gem. And the state of the psyche, as is known, affects physical health.
The predominance of yellow or purple color affects health in a special way.
If there is more yellowness on the surface of the stone, the gem has the following healing properties:
- Helps improve liver condition and eliminate bile stagnation.
- Positively affects the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
- The functioning of the nervous system and endocrine glands improves.
- The skin is cleansed, and its diseases go away faster.
- The work of the brain is stimulated.
- Vision improves.
“Sunny” ametrine with a predominance of yellow-golden shades gives a warming effect and promotes pain relief.
Ametrine with its peculiar “amethyst” color (violet, lilac) also has a special effect on a person:
- The condition of the cardiovascular system improves.
- The genitourinary system begins to work better.
- Insomnia and irritability disappear.
- Immunity is strengthened.
Ametrine jewelry set in silver helps rid the body of toxins and improve immunity.
When planning to improve your health with the help of ametrine, it is worth considering not only the predominance of one or another shade in it, but also the type of jewelry with this stone:
- Earrings help improve memory, mental abilities, and relieve headaches.
- The bracelet helps rejuvenate the skin and is useful for eczema and psoriasis.
- The ring increases reproductive abilities.
- Beads and a necklace help eliminate anemia, better absorption of nutrients, and get rid of the habit of eating large portions of food.
Ametrine and Zodiac
Astrologers are divided on the usefulness of the stone for the signs of the Zodiac. Some believe that ametrine is suitable for representatives of the Fire element. Others consider Pisces, Cancer, and Aquarius their favorites.
Ametrine brings changes with the plus sign, regardless of the zodiac sign.
According to the horoscope, ametrine stone is useful for everyone:
- Aries will be peaceful and reason sensibly.
- Taurus will be able to accurately select their communication style.
- For Gemini, this is a stone of wealth in every sense.
- Cancers will evaluate themselves objectively and will tolerate failures more easily.
- Aquarius spenders will become more careful with money.
- Libra will lose their rigidity of character.
- Scorpios will understand how to avoid conflicts.
- The degree of stubbornness of Capricorns will decrease.
- Sagittarians will find themselves, set a goal and focus on achieving it.
- Contemplation of the stone will become a relaxation for Leos, after which they will rush into battle with renewed vigor.
- Pisces can become magicians with ametrine.
Ametrine in gold will help calm arrogance and irritability, making it easier to get along with others.
The problem sign for the stone is Virgo. Jewelry with ametrine is suitable for them if they are not afraid of falling into depression or becoming overly compliant and indulgent.
Table of compatibility of ametrine with zodiac signs (“+++” - fits perfectly, “+” - can be worn, “-” - is strictly contraindicated).
| Zodiac sign | Compatibility |
| Aries | +++ |
| Taurus | + |
| Twins | + |
| Cancer | + |
| a lion | +++ |
| Virgo | — |
| Scales | + |
| Scorpion | + |
| Sagittarius | + |
| Capricorn | + |
| Aquarius | + |
| Fish | + |
Compatibility with names and zodiac signs
The astral properties of the gem are suitable for all representatives of the zodiac circle.
Some darlings of fate were especially lucky:
- Children of the Sun are Leo, Aries and Sagittarius. Each sign of the zodiac element of Fire can verbally or mentally make a request to the magical power of the stone. The vibrations of the crystal will help tame their negative sides, temper, and manifestations of aggression.
- The compatibility of the mineral with Libra, Gemini and Aquarius will awaken confidence in the future, soften arrogance in character, and eliminate hypocrisy and wastefulness.
- Cancers, Pisces, Scorpios, representatives of the element of Water, let them count on support in business, on the development of extrasensory abilities, and can easily cope with negative experiences.
- For Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn, the energy of the stone will help to peacefully resolve conflicts in the family and at work. And it will also help you relax and stop being afraid of speaking in public.
A person’s name plays an important role in his fate; the coincidence of its meaning and the properties of the amulet is also important.
- Victor, with the acquisition of natural ametrine, will find peace of mind, problems will be resolved without emotional outbursts, wasted nerves and unforeseen results.
- Pavel, receiving an amulet as a gift, will have a chance to test himself as a creative person with enormous potential.
- Elena will forever forget about financial difficulties, since, having become self-confident, she will take a highly paid position.
- Natalya will get rid of loneliness by directing her strength and the power of the amulet to search for her betrothed, who will become her worthy life partner.
- Marina will find hope that her old dream will come true; the amulet will make her believe in a miracle.
Legendary stone
Such an amazing stone as ametrine, of course, created legends around itself. The most common of them lives in Bolivia.
Conquistador Felipe, who arrived there from Spain, settled in new lands and married the daughter of a leader from the Ayoreo Indian tribe. Today this group numbers only about two thousand people, but each of them carefully preserves the history of the two-colored ametrine stone.
An Indian girl named Anahi received a dowry from her father - a deposit of amazing ametrines. During the uprising of the natives, she did not have time to leave with her husband for Spain and was mortally wounded. When saying goodbye to her beloved, she gave a precious stone as a keepsake.
This gem symbolized her love and heart, divided in half between feelings for her husband and devotion to her homeland. Don Felipe transported the stone across the ocean and subsequently presented the ametrine to the reigning queen.
Creating Simulations
Growing Crystals
The demand for jewelry with two-tone stones led scientists to create synthetic ametrine. A method for growing crystals was developed by a group of scientists in the city of Chernogolovka, Moscow region. It is there that the Institute of Experimental Mineralogy is located, which has been operating since 1969 as part of the Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
The work on growing artificial ametrine crystals was led by Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences Vladimir Sergeevich Balitsky. The scientist has been studying the processes of crystallogenesis of quartz for more than 30 years and has been creating its species colored in different colors, including ametrines.
It is possible to distinguish such crystals from real ones only in laboratory conditions. When purchasing, you need to focus on cost. For artificial ametrines it is significantly lower.
Heating method
Ametrine can be obtained by heating amethysts. Already at 250 degrees above zero, these minerals begin to lose their original color, turning into yellow stones. They become similar to citrine after treatment at a temperature of 300-400 degrees.
This is one of the methods used to create imitations of ametrine.
Glass fakes
The main counterfeit material for simulating ametrine is considered to be glass ceramic. It is obtained by bulk crystallization of glass. In the article “Siteall: what kind of stone is it and its use in jewelry” you will find a lot of interesting things.
In terms of hardness, glass-ceramic is not inferior to ametrine and other quartz; its indicator is also equal to 7 Mohs points. But in terms of heat resistance, the stone even surpasses natural crystals, withstanding temperatures of 1000 degrees Celsius.
These glass fakes can be an alternative for those who do not have enough money to buy real ametrine. At the same time, it will not be difficult to distinguish them from the real thing even with the naked eye.
External differences
In order not to make a mistake when choosing a stone, here are some external signs of natural ametrines:
- With real natural stones, the color separation boundary is unclear, the tones smoothly flow into each other.
- Synthetic ametrine or its glass imitations have clear color boundaries.
- Artificially grown ametrine crystals are always perfectly clean, there are no inclusions inside.
- Ametrines, which are obtained by heating amethyst, have a brighter, richer (almost poisonous) color than natural stones.
- The price of natural ametrine ranges from 25 to 40 dollars per carat. A fake glass ceramic costs no more than $5 per carat.
How to distinguish natural ametrine from a fake
Ametrine is easy to fake. When choosing jewelry, you should pay attention to the purity of the stone. Natural specimens almost always contain at least small inclusions.
However, if we are talking about buying ametrine of very high quality and maximum purity, then you should not rely on your own strength. Only laboratory tests will certainly help determine the authenticity of the stone. However, it is worth keeping in mind that the cost of real good ametrine cannot be lower than $30 per carat.
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