Amazonite

Amazonite is a semiprecious stone from the silicate group. This mineral is a green or blue-green variety of the feldspar known as microcline. Its name comes from the legendary Amazon, which takes its name from the Amazon River. Although it is named after this region, this mineral does not occur in the actual Amazon. A characteristic feature of amazonite is its greenish color, caused by a small amount of lead interspersed with irregular inclusions of white albite. It typically forms columnar and tabular crystals. The mineral's hardness on the Mohs scale is 6-6.5. Amazonite has excellent bidirectional cleavage.

Amazonite has a calming effect, reduces stress, alleviates anxiety, and aids communication, expressing feelings, and building sincere relationships.

In the spiritual realm, it supports intuition, creativity, and courage, as well as protecting against negative energy and can help balance emotions. It is often called the "stone of youth," supporting regeneration and stabilizing moods, especially in women during hormonal fluctuations.

Spiritual and emotional properties of amazonite:

1. Calmness and balance: Relieves stress, fear, and anxiety, bringing peace and inner balance.

2. Communication and truth: Facilitates the honest expression of thoughts and feelings, strengthens communication, and builds authentic relationships.

3. Courage and intuition: Supports bold decisions, strengthens intuition, and helps overcome setbacks.

4. Protection: Acts as a shield against negative influences and intrusive thoughts.

Physical properties (assigned in lithotherapy):

1. Supports the nervous system: Helps with states of fear and uncertainty, stabilizes mood swings.

2. Soothing effects: Massaging it around the spine can help relieve muscle tension.

3. "Stone of youth": Used for skin care and to alleviate symptoms of menopause (temperature fluctuations, anger).