Amazonite - meaning, its effects and properties

With its captivating shades of turquoise green, Amazonite is reminiscent of deep clear water, it induces peace of mind, a sense of security, balance and harmony. Called the "stone of courage and truth", it is used to search for oneself, discover one's own truth and overcome fear. It helps to freely express thoughts and feelings, set boundaries and self-discipline.

Amazonite harmonizes the heart chakra and the throat chakra , it is used to strengthen communication on all levels. It balances male and female energy, as well as many aspects of personality, especially awakens compassion for others, helps to see both sides of an issue and accept different points of view.

It is a very strong talisman of prosperity. It was traditionally used by many cultures, e.g. in Egypt, India, Mesopotamia, where it was a popular amulet, as well as a decorative stone for building facades. Amazonite was found in the form of a sacred scarab among Tutankhamun's treasures. It is believed to have been the third stone in the breastplate of the Jewish High Priest Aaron.

In Feng Shui, Amazonite is associated with the energy of water. The energy of water lies in its silence and calm power. It is pliable and powerful, bringing the power of regeneration and rebirth. It is the energy of the circle of life. Water energy is traditionally associated with the northern part of a room, apartment or house and is associated with the life path and career area. Its flow will ensure balance, keep life moving forward towards set goals.

Uses: Success, Calm, Intuition, Harmful Radiation
Properties: receptive stone, assigned to the planet Uranus and the element earth.
Amazonite is an extremely calming stone. The effects of amazonite include calming the nervous system, balancing male and female energy, dispersing negative energies and dissolving negative blocks, reducing anxiety and fear, increasing intuition, and absorbing harmful radiation from cell phones and microwaves. It ensures success in risky steps. Opens the heart and throat chakra.
Medicinal use of amazonite: treats osteoporosis, tooth decay, maintains a balanced metabolism
disturbed by blocking the nervous system, it brings relief in muscle spasms.
Location: Russia, Canada, USA, Brazil, Namibia, India, Austria
Color: blue-green
Technical description: silicate, microcline, feldspar, vitreous to matte luster, opalescent, transparent to translucent noble stone, whose name is derived from the Brazilian Amazon River. Degree of hardness 6-6.5.