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• Mineralogy and geology*
• Common Associations
• Metaphysical, Spiritual and Healing** Properties***

Mineralogy and Geology

Mineral formula: K(AlSi₃O₈) a variety of the feldspar microcline

Grouping: Feldspar Group

Crystal system: triclinic

Crystal habit: Prismatic crystals, granular, massive. Commonly forms perthitic intergrowths.

Cleavage: perfect on [001], good on [010]

Fracture: irregular/uneven

Color: bluish-green to green

Luster: vitreous

Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent

Moh’s scale hardness: 6 – 6 ½

Streak: white

Specific gravity: 2.54 – 2.57

Named after: an unspecified type locality area "near" the Amazon River by Johann Friedrich August Breithaupt in 1847.

Type locality: Amazon River

Geological occurrence: Plutonic felsic rocks, pegmatites, high-grade metamorphic veins, and hydrothermal veins

Spiritual, Metaphysical and Healing Properties

Amazonite is a gentle, soothing stone, especially beneficial for the heart and throat centers, although it soothes all chakras. It aligns and balances all aspects of the body thus provides a strengthening and protective effect, helping to dispel worries, fears and irritations.

According to Judy Hall, amazonite offers the power of friendship.

Common Associations

• Chakra – heart and throat
• Numerology - vibrates to the number 5
• Zodiac – Virgo
• Birthstone – an alternative for September

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* Mineralogical information is from mindat.org

** Always consult with your medical professional for any physical or long-term healing issues.

*** Metaphysical properties come from: 

Love Is in the Earth (1995) Melody, Earth-Love Publishing House, 726 pp.

The Crystal Bible, A Definitive Guide to Crystals (2003) Judy Hall, Walking Stick Press, 399 pp.