Amber Amber often contains perfectly preserved bodies of insects trapped in the resin millions of years ago. The rich colour of amethyst makes it the most popular type of quartz used as a gemstone. The colours can vary from a delicate pale purple to a deep rich violet. It can be found in Brazil, India and Russia.
Amethyst is looked upon as one of the principle energisers of the mind, body, and spirit.
Amethyst is a very physical gem, it can have a beneficial effect on the right-hand side of the brain, which in turn translates to other, more creative energies. This stone can be transparent to opaque with colours ranging from yellow, green, blue violet and colourless and is said to help to decrease the appetite Can be found in East Africa, Brazil and Russia. Encourages peace and harmony. Citrine Citrine is a yellow, orange, or a brown variety of quartz. The lemon crystals in the quartz are what gives citrine its name, from citrus, the Latin for lemon.