Amazonite is a variety of microline, a mineral species from the feldspar family whose formula K [AlSi3O8] is identical to that of orthosis.

 

Blue green potash feldspar. Aluminum and potassium double silicate, KAISi3O8

 

Some very good quality Amazonites have pearly, soft and subtle reflections on the surface.

 

Deposits: United States, Madagascar, South-West Africa, Brazil, India, Russia.

 

Hardness: 6 - 61/2; Density: 2.56 to 2.58

 

Crystal system: Prismatic triclinic

 

 

Tradition:

 

The origin of its name, Amazonite, comes from the Amazon river where the first discovery was made.

In Cambodia, India, Japan and Greece, the Amazonite is considered the spiritual center, the primordial island. Among the Celts, it is the marvelous beyond of the visible world.

 

 

Physical virtues:

 

Pain in the region of the solar plexus and heart discomfort.

Strengthens the brain, nerves and nerve ramifications.

Very effective calming, relieves tension in the back and neck.

Calms the torticollis.

Promotes relaxation, releases all muscle tension and promotes the rhythm of sleep.

Suitable for pregnant women.

Would help in cases of osteoporosis and dental problems.

 

 

Psychic virtues:

 

Beneficial influence on depression and anxiety (on the throat chakra).

Gives vital force and dynamism.

Strengthens courage and will.

Brings concentration and tenacity in studies (ideal stone for students).

Unites intuition and reality principle.

Her infinite serenity in the certainty of good makes her selective: negative thoughts do not reach her.

Lets express tenderness. Induces sweetness in love speech.

 

 

Chakra & use:

 

Stone of the refuge.

Heart chakra: certainty of the feeling of tenderness towards a loved person, perception of the reciprocal feeling, feeling of happiness.

Laryngeal chakra: tenderness and love.

 

 

Cleaning :

 

Distilled water, no salt, heap of quartz, sun.

 

 

Charge :

 

Frequent reloads because the Amazonite runs out quickly.

 

 

Zodiac:

 

Aquarius, Virgo