Crystabelle Fine Minerals

Description

Ametrine, Extremely Rare, Eastern Bolivia

Ametrine, also known as trystine, or by its trade name as bolivianite, is a naturally occurring variety of quartz. It is a mixture of amethyst and citrine, with zones of purple and yellow or orange. Natural Ametrine can only be found in Bolivia. Our Ametrine comes from the Anahi Mine in the Ricon del Tigre area. 

The color of the zones visible within ametrine are due to differing oxidation states of iron within the crystal. The citrine segments have oxidized iron while the amethyst segments are unoxidized. The different oxidation states occur due to there being a temperature gradient across the crystal during its formation.

Legend has it that ametrine was first introduced to Europe by a conquistador’s gifts to the Spanish Queen in 1600s, after he received a mine in Bolivia as a dowry when he married a princess from the native Ayoreos tribe.

Quartz is the most powerful healing and energy amplifier. Amethyst is an extremely powerful and protective stone which guards against psychic attack, and enhances tranquility. Citrine is a powerful cleanser and regenerator, carrying the power of the sun.