Green Amethyst (also known as ‘prasiolite’) is the trade name for green quartz which has been created by the heat treatment of amethyst.

Origin-: The name Prasiolite, comes from the Greek word meaning ‘leek’…as its color resembles that plant.

Color-: Green

Hardness-: 7 on the Mohs scale.

Birthstone-: February.

Occurrence-: Brazil, Zimbabwe, Arizona and mines where California borders Nevada also contain the right variety of Amethyst.

Metaphysical Properties -:

• Heals by closing the gap between the physical & spiritual.
• Attracts prosperity.
• Strengthens the emotions, the mind and the will.
• Protects the wearer from intoxication.
• Brings good fortune and luck.
• Favored by members of royalty and high social standing.

Care & Cleaning-:

• When cleaning green amethyst one should use running water and soft brush.
• No chemical means are needed.
• The only thing one should be careful with is not to expose the prasiolite jewelry to heat or sunlight, as the color may change.
• This stone can be scratched only by harder stones (7 or more on the Mohs scale), therefore it should be kept apart from other jewelry items.