Structure

Amazonite, also known as Amazonstone, is a green tectosilicate mineral, a variety of the potassium feldspar called microcline. Its chemical formula is (KAlSi₃O₈), which is polymorphic to orthoclase.

Its name is taken from that of the Amazon River, from which green stones were formerly obtained, though it is unknown whether those stones were amazonite. Although it has been used for over two thousand years, as attested by archaeological finds in Egypt and Mesopotamia, no ancient or medieval authority mentions it. It was first described as a distinct mineral only in the 18th century.

Green and greenish-blue varieties of potassium feldspars which are predominantly triclinic are designated as amazonite. It has been described as a "beautiful crystallized variety of a bright verdigris-green" and as possessing a "lively green colour." It is occasionally cut and used as a gemstone.[en.wikipedia.org]

Reported Benefits

• This powerful stone has been revered to calm the soul and pacify the spirit.
• Provides the possessor balance and harmony.
• Contributes to the clarification of one's feelings and thoughts.
• Helps one stay emotionally balanced.
• It awakens compassion for others thus creating a more sociable attitude; helps overcome loneliness.
• Provides calming and soothing energy so one can achieve stress relief.
• Renowned for its prowess in healing for a myriad of physical conditions.

LORE

• Spiritual healers claim that it alleviates and rejuvenates the energies of the Heart and Throat Chakras thus creating more loving communication in many aspects of one's life.
• Coordinates an understanding of the the physical and etheric worlds.
• Carvings were discovered in tablets of the Book of the Dead, an ancient Egyptian text.
• Known as a stone of determination and courage.
• Ancients revered it as a stone of fertility and good luck.
• Is essential in achieving higher states in light-body work.
• Aids in the manifestation of positive thoughts and affirmations.

Historical Figures Who Used Amazonite

• King Tutankhamen
• Jewish High Priest
• Tiamat, Goddess of Chaos
• Whope, the Lakota Sioux Goddess
• Estsanatehi, the Navajo Goddess of Fertility
• Belus, Assyrian God
• High Priest, Aaron