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Amazonite
Main Deposits
The most characteristic deposits are Brazil, USA, Russia and Ethiopia.
Description and Characteristics
Amazonite is a variety of microcline belonging to the potassium feldspar group, found mainly in pegmatites, granites and acidic igneous rocks. It belongs to the triclinic crystal system and is notable for its bluish-green or turquoise colour, which is due to the presence of small amounts of lead and water in its crystal lattice; it usually exhibits a characteristic texture of fine, interlacing white lamellae (pertites) that give it a mottled appearance highly prized in ornamentation and jewellery.
| Chemical Formula | $$K(AlSi₃O₈)$$ |
|---|---|
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Streak | White |
| Fracture | Conchoid to irregular |
| Cleavage | Perfect (in two directions forming an angle close to 90°) |
| Hardness | 6-6,5 Mohs |
| Crystal System | Triclinic |
Did you know...?
Amazonite owes its striking green color to a high concentration of lead, although it has also been discovered that this may be due to the ambivalence of the Fe (iron) ion.
New-Age Properties
Amazonite has a powerful filtering action. On a physical level, it blocks geopathic stress, absorbs microwave radiation and emissions from cell phones, and protects against electromagnetic pollution.
On a mental level, it filters the information passing through the brain and combines it with intuition.
It is an extremely relaxing stone and will also help you consider both sides of a problem or different points of view.
On an emotional level, amazonite alleviates emotional trauma, calming worry and fear. It dissipates negative energy and anger.
Spiritually, amazonite, as an elixir, is extremely beneficial at all levels of consciousness.
On a healing level, amazonite heals and opens the heart and throat chakras, enhancing loving communication.
It also opens the third eye and intuition.
The best place to position it is on the affected area or to wear it for protection from radiation.
You can also place it near computers or attach it to your cell phone.
On a mental level, it filters the information passing through the brain and combines it with intuition.
It is an extremely relaxing stone and will also help you consider both sides of a problem or different points of view.
On an emotional level, amazonite alleviates emotional trauma, calming worry and fear. It dissipates negative energy and anger.
Spiritually, amazonite, as an elixir, is extremely beneficial at all levels of consciousness.
On a healing level, amazonite heals and opens the heart and throat chakras, enhancing loving communication.
It also opens the third eye and intuition.
The best place to position it is on the affected area or to wear it for protection from radiation.
You can also place it near computers or attach it to your cell phone.