✦ Origins
Maraba Amethyst is mined in the lush southern regions of Brazil, particularly near the town of Marabá, which lends this variety its name. Known for its warm, often reddish-purple hues, these stones are naturally formed and hand-tumbled, each piece a unique testament to Earth’s quiet artistry.
 
This stone has long been treasured for adornments, altar pieces, and spiritual protection throughout various cultures.
 
Ethically sourced | Not dyed | Not lab-grown
 
✦ Physical Properties
Mohs Hardness: 7
Crystal System: Trigonal
Element: Air
Durable yet delicate in energy, Amethyst is a form of quartz with iron inclusions that give it its signature violet to lavender tones. Water safe for short durations, but prolonged exposure can dull its polish.
 
✦ Metaphysical Properties
Keywords: Spiritual Protection, Intuition, Peace, Emotional Clarity, Sobriety
Maraba Amethyst is a soothing guide for those seeking calm and insight. It purifies the energy field, helps quiet racing thoughts, and supports deeper meditative or dream states. Often used to relieve grief or insomnia, it encourages clarity and gentle release.
Chakras: Third Eye, Crown
Zodiac: Pisces, Aquarius
Planetary Connection: Jupiter (wisdom and expansion)
Moon Phase: Full Moon for heightened intuition and insight
Spiritual Guides: Resonates with ancestral guardians, dream spirits, and beings of higher wisdom
 
✦ How to Use It
Keep on your nightstand to ease overthinking and welcome peaceful sleep
Hold during meditation or tarot readings to deepen your connection
Add to your altar for protection and to open intuitive pathways
Tuck into your pocket to carry a sense of calm through stressful days
Place over your third eye during breathwork or visualizations
 
Pairs well with:
Clear Quartz for amplified spiritual clarity
Lepidolite for emotional balance and easing anxiety
Rose Quartz for heart-healing during grief
Black Obsidian for grounding after intense spiritual work
 
✦ How to Cleanse + Charge
Cleanse with moonlight, gentle smoke, or soft singing bowl tones
Safe for quick water rinses, but avoid saltwater to protect its natural luster
Can be buried in earth or placed on a selenite slab for a full energetic reset
✧ Do not leave in sunlight for prolonged periods to avoid fading
✧ Natural stones benefit from regular energetic upkeep, especially if used often