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Amazonite gemstone

 



Amazonite

Color:

Blue-green or green

Hardness:

6.0 - 6.5

Mineral Class:

lattice silicate, feldspar family

Crystal Structure:

Triclinic

A form of microline, this semi-opaque blue-green variety is named after the Amazon River. Amazonite gets it's greenish color from the presence of copper.

Sources of Amazonite

Amazonite can be found primarily in India. Other sources are USA, Canada, former USSR, Madagascar, Tanzania and Namibia.

Amazonite meaning in folklore

The metaphysical properties of amazonite include:

  • Encourages self determinism
  • Balances extremes in moods and has a calming affect
  • Dissolves sadness
  • Encourages a healthy trust in God

Healing properties of amazonite:

  • Regulates metabolic disturbances
  • Dissolves cramps
  • Aids in childbirth
  • Strengthens the nerves
  • Helps with heart complaints due to grief

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Planetary Stone:

Uranus

Chakra:

Throat Chakra

 

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