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Also known as Bolivianite, Trystine, Amethyst-Citrine, or as Citrine-Amethyst. This stone is a combination of Amethyst and Citrine found in the same stone.
A Crystal Message about the Healing Properties of Ametrine: “Allow yourself to be playful, open-minded, and curious as you explore the mineral kingdom on this amazing crystal journey!”
Common Healing Properties of Ametrine:
- Enhances lucidity
- Aids in decision-making
- Increases knowledge and wisdom
- Protects you against outside energies
- Enhances motivation & creativity
- Promotes positive dreams and aids in their interpretation
- Assists with emotional balance
- Aids in receiving and interpreting Divine guidance
- Helps you become open to your intuition and psychic abilities
- Enhances meditation & facilitates a connection with the spirit
- Helps you to manifest abundance, wealth, and prosperity
- Encourages sharing
- Promotes happiness and joy
- Encourages a positive attitude
- Enhances concentration
- Helps you to overcome your fears
- Increases communication
- Balances your emotions
- Instills inner-strength, power, self-esteem, and confidence
Associated Chakras: Solar Plexus Chakra, Third Eye Chakra, Crown Chakra
Zodiac Signs: Aquarius, Leo, Virgo
Elements: Air, Fire
Companion Flowers: Crocus
Companion Essential Oil: Lavender
Companion Stone: Prehnite
Common Origins: Bolivia, Brazil
Notes: Also known as Bolivianite, Trystine, Amethyst-Citrine, or as Citrine-Amethyst. This stone is a combination of Amethyst and Citrine found in the same stone. This combination is due to uneven heating during the crystal’s formation. Therefore, it also embodies the properties of both of these stones.
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The staff at my new age shop, Mimosa Books & Gifts, had this to share:
Ametrine is a naturally occurring combination of amethyst and citrine. Both minerals have the same chemical composition, but when exposed to high heat purple Amethyst transforms into golden citrine. In ametrine, that transformation was only partially finished, creating a beautiful golden-to-violet range of color, uniquely combined in each individual piece. The combination makes it an interesting crystal metaphysically, connecting the solar plexus with the higher chakras, connecting physical and mental planes. In fact, it’s a wonderful crystal for communication, especially when connecting with the spiritual realm. Most pieces on the market are heat-treated amethyst since naturally occurring ametrine is uncommon. In fact, it was unknown in Europe until Spaniards brought some back from South America to the Queen of Spain.
Ametrine Lore:
There’s a legend that goes along with this origin story, saying that the ametrine mine was a wedding gift to a soldier marrying the daughter of the chief of the Ayoreo tribe. But soon it was time for the soldier, Don Felipe, to go back to Spain. His bride Anahi was torn between her husband and her tribe, but in the end, decided to go back to Spain with Don Felipe. The tribe didn’t want to lose her, though, and some of them conspired to kill Don Felipe.
Anahi warned her husband of the plot in time to save him, but was herself accidentally injured in the attack. As she lay dying, she gave Don Felipe a piece of ametrine, telling him the two colors represented her divided loyalty. He took some of the precious stone back to Spain, along with a broken heart. There’s still an Anahi Mine named after the young woman in Bolivia, where the stone comes from.
One Way to Work with Ametrine:
If there’s someone on the other side you want to communicate with, you can use ametrine to help make that connection. Find some small thing that belonged to them, or a photograph of them, or if that’s not possible simply write their name on a piece of paper. Place the ametrine on top of this, and cover the ametrine with both your hands. Be very focused on the person you want to communicate with. You may feel a message coming from them, and/or feel called to deliver a message to them. This technique also works for connecting with animal archetypes, guides, angels, etc.
The varieties Amethyst crystals are as diverse as they are beautiful, and becoming familiar with the differences and similarities in these treasured stones can be really helpful. That’s why, in my Amethyst Crystals from Around the World Course, I’ve shared information about the different energetic qualities of 12 different types of Amethysts from around the globe – because intimately understanding the unique characteristics of these crystals deepens our understanding of the mineral kingdom as a whole!
You’ll learn key information about Amethyst, like…
- An introduction to Amethyst crystals including what makes an Amethyst, a brief history of the stones, and a tour of some examples of the stones from Ashley’s collection
- An in-depth look at 12 different types of Amethyst stones including Brandberg, Chevron, Citrine-Headed, Green, Indian, Oaxacamer, Uruguayan, Vera Cruz, & more including their origin/locality, healing properties, identifiable features, etc.
- A discussion about other Amethyst-containing minerals like Ametrine, Super Seven, and Auralite-23
As crystal healers, it’s important for us to be able to identify and differentiate lots of different crystal types as well as to understand the similarities and subtle differences between the stones we work with for healing. You’ll learn more about all of this when you sign-up for my Amethyst Crystals from Around the World Course!
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8 Responses
Hi Ashley,
This has been informative and enjoyable. I have had 3 pink tinged Lemurian crystals for 35 years. When I purchased them I knew very little except what Katrina Raphaell and JaneAnn Dow wrote about them. I always wondered if the “Lemurian clusters seen for sale lately were actually the real deal. Ametrine has been one of my favorites for a couple of decades. My daughter bought me a beautiful pendant 20 years ago as a gift. Everything in your podcasts usually resonates with me in one way or the other, but today you hit it out of the park! I’ve already listened twice! Thanks for doing these. ?
Light and Blessings
Jean Kring
I loved your podcast. I especially loved learning the history of crystals such as the love story. I look forward to your future podcast!
So glad you enjoyed it Gabriel! crystal blessings
Thank you Ashley for all this information! 🙂
I was rather surprised though to hear that most Ametrine is actually artificially heat treated! 🙁 I always thought it was 100% natural! I bought a very high quality Ametrine wand that I was told was natural and not treated but now I am very skeptical!
Is there any way to tell if it is natural or heat treated? If it is a heat treated Ametrine and not a natural one does it still possess the same metaphysical properties as a natural authentic one would?
Thank you again Ashley! 🙂
Hi Kate! Unfortunately there’s not many ways to tell other than to ask when purchasing. Crystal blessings
Thank you! 🙂
Hello Ashley,
My question is, can a heat treated ametrine crystal still be used in the same way as an unheated, natural ametrine? Will the heat treated specimen still provide the same metaphysical properties to the user?
Please let me know!
Thank you and Crystal Blessings!
Hi KJ! Ametrine is a combination of amethyst and citrine, which are both a variety of quartz. Citrine is widely known to be heat-treated for it to transform to the vibrant yellowish-orange color, this however does not have any effects on the metaphysical properties of the stone. Crystal Blessings <3