What is Prasiolite?
The gemstone commonly called green amethyst has many names. Green amethyst is also known as Prasiolite, Amegreen, or Vermarine. It has also been known sometimes as lime citrine. Prasiolite is very rare to find in nature, although there are deposits in Brazil and the Thunder Bay region of Ontario, Canada.
Is Prasiolite Green Amethyst?
Prasiolite and green amethyst are two variations of quartz. The heat required to create Prasiolite is not often available naturally, which is why it is so hard to find. Amethyst is found naturally, but the green color is mostly unnatural and achieved through a heating process.
What is Green Amethyst?
Amethyst is one of the oldest and most popular stones for jewelry and art projects. For many years, its deep purple color could only be worn by royalty, and the very word ‘amethyst’ became synonymous with the color purple. But you can also find Green Amethyst Beads, which can be used for beautiful jewelry as well as alternative spiritual purposes.
What is green amethyst, you ask? Most green amethyst is purple amethyst that has been heat treated, causing the purple color to become a light, leek green. Natural green amethyst is found in deposits of purple amethyst, so it is likely that these were once crystals that were heated more than the surrounding crystals, which caused them to change color. Some green amethyst becomes dichroic, displaying both a light green and yellow color. All in all, natural green amethyst is not something one will find readily available in the earth.
Properties of Green Amethyst Stone
Green amethyst stones are considered very spiritual stones. As with purple amethyst, green amethyst is thought to protect the wearer from intoxication and provide spiritual support for people trying to quit drinking. Prasiolite beads also clear negative energy, helps the wearer develop compassion and promotes self-acceptance and self-forgiveness. It strengthens willpower and emotions, especially love. Because of their color, green amethyst beads can be used to attract prosperity and bring luck and good fortune.
Inspiration: What To Make With Prasiolite Beads
Green is a very popular color for jewelry, and the lovely pale shades of Prasiolite (called green amethyst beads) make them a perfect choice for mixing with other gemstones to create necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. If you are looking for an earthy effect, combine opaque, natural, green amethyst beads with African opal beads, green kyanite, or zoisite. For a very striking effect, string green and purple amethyst together with some two-color tourmaline. Green beads also pair well with brown or gold beads, such as tiger’s eye or citrine, as well as coppery freshwater pearls. Black makes a dramatic contrast with green, and green amethyst beads mix well with onyx, agate, or obsidian.
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Make the Bead Traders your go-to site for jewelry and beading projects. Shop our selection of Prasiolite beads or a variety of green beads online today and visit our wholesale page if you would like to get bulk pricing.