FREE: Amethyst Crystals!!! Beautiful!! Large piece!

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3 1/2"length x 2 3/4 wide x 1 1/4" deep, gorgeous Amethyst Crystals in it's natural state, untreated! I got this from a "Rock hound" who collects crystals from allover the world! From ICA(Institute of Colored Gemstones Association)in this info"Its colour is as unique as it is seductive, though in fact this gemstone of all gemstones is said to protect its wearer against seduction. The amethyst is extravagance in violet. For many thousands of years, the most striking representative of the quartz family has been a jewel coveted by princes both ecclesiastical and secular. Moses described it as a symbol of the Spirit of God in the official robes of the High Priest of the Jews, and the Russian Empress Catherine the Great sent thousands of miners into the Urals to look for it. In popular belief, the amethyst offers protection against drunkenness - for the Greek words 'amethystos' mean 'not intoxicated' in translation. A more apt stone for the month of February, particularly if there is to be plenty going on in the way of carnival celebrations, could thus hardly be wished for.

A large number of miraculous powers are attributed to the amethyst in all cultures.Said to protect crops against tempests& locusts, bring good fortune in war& in the hunt, drive out evil spirits & inspire the intellect.The works of Pliny will reveal that this gemstone, if worn round the neck on a cord made from dog's hair, affords protection against snakebite.Hieronymus even reported that eagles placed an amethyst in their nest in order to protect their young from the selfsame danger. Apart from these powers, gemstone therapists say that the amethyst has a sobering and cleansing effect. Amethyst has also been said to quell excessive stomach acid &, according to Hildegard von Bingen, served to combat insect bites and beautify the skin. But the amethyst not only had a firm niche in medicine; it was also esteemed as a stone of friendship.Shipping is via Paypal (Priority w/tracking)or concealed cash.