Amethyst Disc: Flower of Life

Amethyst is a a type of purple quartz which is known for its distinctive lilac to deep purple colour. It is a mineral with the chemical formula SiO₂. Its purple hue is caused by the presence of traces of iron and natural radiation in the earth. Large deposits are found in Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia and Madagascar.

The Flower of Life (in Dutch The Flower of Life) is an ancient geometric symbol consisting of nineteen intersecting circles that together form a flower-like pattern. It is regarded as one of the most powerful symbols of sacred geometry. The pattern is thousands of years old and has been found at historical sites all over the world, such as the Temple of Osiris in Abydos (Egypt). Nowadays, the flower of life widely used as decoration, on jewellery, in meditation rooms or as an aid to yoga en chakra’s.