Purple Grape Chalcedony from the Mamuju area of Sulawesi Barat Province of Indonesia. Beautiful botryoidal cluster of tiny purple grapes that are also known as Manakarra Stone or Grape Agate. Silver setting that also sports a nice 7mm round Brazilian Amethyst cabochon. Pendant measures 2.27 inches long from the top of the bail by .9 inch wide at the widest point.
Purple Grape Chalcedony meaning:
Purple Grape Chalcedony is comprised of little botryoidal (round crystal formations) chalcedony that all formed at the same time.
Purple Grape Chalcedony properties:
This formation of chalcedony is about a carefully planned course of action to initiate or make something with an understanding that action happens most fluidly when everything that is needed for a successful launch has come together.
It instills patience and the wise handling of money. Good stone to wear when drawing up a budget for a project. Grape Chalcedony is about forming long-term relationships and taking the time to cultivate trust and mutually, physically-satisfying physical intimacy. Purple Grape Chalcedony insures longevity according to the intention of the wearer, be it length of life, relationship, corporation, associations or investments.
Excellent stone for Aries or alpha-types.
Amethyst meaning:
All natural - not irradiated, stabilized or dyed. Brazilian Amethyst that has been sliced and polished so they are smooth like glass. In this way, you can tuck one in your bra or pocket. Just the right size for a woman's or child's hand for meditation.
Amethyst properties:
Great for issues concerning pituitary, thyroid, thymus, and pancreas. Balances metabolism. Dissolves fatty tissue.
Also recommended for left/right brain hemisphere imbalances, i.e., epilepsy, dyslexia, coordination.
Enhances intuition. Activates heart and third eye chakras, but also helps with sleep. Hold just before retiring.
Fantastic crystal. Amethyst turns into Citrine (golden color) when exposed to heat or light, so keep your amethyst off your window sill to preserve its wonderful purple color.