This listing is for 23 pieces of Amethyst from Vera Cruz, Mexico. Amethyst is a highly spiritual stone known for its calming and protective properties. It is said to enhance intuition, spiritual awareness, and inner peace while helping to ward off negative energy and promote restful sleep. Often associated with sobriety and clarity, it has been revered for centuries as a tool for meditation and healing. Scientifically, amethyst is a purple variety of quartz, composed of silicon dioxide (SiO2), with a Mohs hardness of 7. In ancient Greece, it was believed to prevent drunkenness, and it has been used as a gemstone in crowns, religious artifacts, and talismans throughout history.