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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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