Amethyst Cluster, from Anahí mine, La Gaiba mining district, Ángel Sandoval Province, Santa Cruz, Bolivia (REF:BOVA11)

Bolivian Amethyst is found in the Anahí mine, La Gaiba mining district, Ángel Sandoval Province, Santa Cruz, Bolivia. It can grow in larger points than you might find on an Amethyst cluster from Brazil. This because of the way the crystals are formed. Unlike Brazilian Amethyst which grows in a geode formation, (cave like structure), the Bolivian Amethyst is formed in a thick flat-lying sequence of limestone. The appearance of the Amethyst is caused by explosive fracturing of the limestone followed by rapid mineral precipitation. After the initial precipitation the flow of massive quantities of silica-rich solution helps form the larger crystal points.  

Colour wise it can be paler than other South American amethyst, but with beautiful dark tones within the crystal. Occasionally phantoms, (which are a clearly defined crystal point grown inside a bigger crystal point), can be found.

If new to crystals Amethyst is the perfect place to start, if using for metaphysical use or just for the home. Amethyst is a beautiful crystal which can be what you need it to be.

It can be very soothing and calming but also protective. It may help with sleeping disorders, hearing issues such as tinnitus, strengthen the skeletal system and reinforce ones posture. It may also help with confidence and decision making. 

The name Amethyst comes from the Greek amethystos and it is said they believed it helped prevent drunkenness but Amethyst has also been used by many other cultures and civilisations over the centuries.

The colour (quality) of the Amethyst has no effect on the metaphysical properties of crystal and is mainly just a preference. The colour difference is from how much iron and manganese is in the crystal.