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Ametrine is an unusual crystal quartz that is part amethyst and part citrine. This creates a bi-colored effect, called color zoning, and makes ametrine an excellent collectible. The combination makes each crystal uniquely colored. It makes an excellent jewelry stone that is often cut in a rectangular shape in order to display the dual colors.
Sources of Ametrine
Ametrine is among an elite group of gemstones that comes from only one source - the Anahi Mine located in the jungles of Bolivia.
Ametrine meaning in folklore
Ametrine is a relatively new stone and so has no ancient traditions connected with it. It is used by healers today and believed to be a stone that connects the spiritual qualities of amethyst with the dynamic, creative energy of citrine. It is said to bring luck, success and encourage great optimism. Healing properties of AmetrineHealers use ametrine to:
- Cleanse the metabolism and inner tissues
- Harmonize inner organs
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