AMETRINE.

Three pieces of tumbled crystals of Ametrine. They are purple and yellow in colour as they are a combination of Amethyst and Citrine

Ametrine is an elusive crystal which connects the spiritual realms of Amethyst with the very physical manifestation energy of Citrine. Ametrine is thought to provide Divine Guidance to the barer, helping them trust their inner GPS to chart a clear path through their spiritual learnings and practices. The combination of these crystals activates your hippocampus, the creative part of your brain, and allows you to creatively problem-solve your way out of tricky situations. Ametrine has the benefits of Amethyst for sleep, chill vibes and expansion of the Crown Chakra, as well as Citrine for good fortune and abundance. Keep a piece by your bed so that you can manifest in your dreams.

Ametrine is rare because it only forms under certain conditions so the supply of this type of quartz crystal is limited. Ametrine is created when oxidised iron is present within an unoxidised Amethyst crystal with fluctuations in temperature creating the zoning of purple Amethyst and yellow Citrine. Ametrine is found in Bolivia, specifically the Anahi Mine which is one of the few sources of natural Ametrine due to its volcanic activity and iron deposits producing some of the highest quality material. Ametrine of varying qualities can also be found in Brazil, the US, India, and Canada.

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Ametrine from Bolivia. Image from the Smithsonian collection

Pear Cut 55.68 ct Ametrine from Puerto Suarez, Santa Cruz, Bolivia, South America.

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Buyer’s Guide to Ametrine

Private Buyers

When I am buying Ametrine I am always looking for strong colours and good zoning. By this I mean you can clearly see the separate areas of purple and yellow in the crystal. Ametrine can be found in low grade and high grade - the higher the grade the more zoning, deep colours and clarity the specimen will have. My personal preference is polished as you can see the colours more clearly. If you are looking for a cabinet specimen then Bolivian Ametrine would be your go-to choice.

Retail Buyers

With Ametrine opt for what you can afford. It is good to stock some but it doesn’t necessarily have to be Grade A quality. As long as the colour is good BUT you must check that each piece has good zoning of purple Amethyst and yellow Citrine. You will get returns and complaints if you sell pieces that don’t show both colours clearly. Dollar coin size seems to be the optimal seller in terms of margin and customer popularity.

Quick Guide | Ametrine

Zodiac: Ametrine is associated with the zodiac signs Pisces and Sagittarius.

Ruling Planet: The ruling planets for Ametrine are Mercury and the Sun.

Chakra: Ametrine is associated with the Crown (Sahastrara) and Solar Plexus (Manipura) Chakras. This combination gives you a higher consciousness vision combined with strength and wisdom.

Element: Ametrine is connected to the elements Water and Fire, representing the combination of Amethyst (Water) and Citrine (Fire).

Crystal Charging: Ametrine should charged overnight under a full moon. It can also be cleansed with Selenite or freshwater stream. To add positivity bless with Palo Santo smoke.

Crystal Elixir: Ametrine is suitable for making crystal elixirs as it is a hard silicate Quartz without soluble impurities.

Crystal Care: Ametrine can be cleaned with warm soapy water but you should avoid submerging it in ice-cold water as this may cause thermic shock and internal fissures to crack. Ametrine should not be placed in direct sunlight as long exposure to the sun will cause colour fading.

The chemical formula for Ametrine: SiO₂