Healing properties of amazonite-Microcline

General Characteristics of Amazonite

Amazonite is a green to turquoise colored gemstone. Usually it is slightly yellowish to bluish green, but it may also contain fine white streaks or spots inside. Inclusions in amazonite may cause iridescence of this gemstone. This fairly soft stone (5-6 of 10 on the Mohs scale) is a variety of microlined feldspar. At first, the only amazonite gemstones were found in the Miass region in Russia, but these days amazonite can be found in United States (Colorado) and also in Brazil, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Australia and Namibia. The stone got its name because of Amazon The stone got its name because of Amazon.Amazonite is often used as polished gemstone, because it brings out its bright green color.

Amazonite Healing Powers

Amazonite represents the balance between masculine and feminine values. It is believed that this stone encourages practical solutions to all of problems and enhances kindness. If you need to make a decision, many naturopaths and gemstone healers will recommend wearing or holding amazonite, since it is known to help in thought processes.
As the gemstone, amazonite is calling for pacification and is often used to calm negative energies and anxiety. Using this stone people are said to become peaceful and calm, and because of that it is recommended for grieving situations. Sometimes, amazonite can also be used to resolve any specific fear.
It is believed that this gemstone vibrates to the number 5 and it is ruled by the element of Earth. Amazonite is also associated with Aquarius (for its color) and Virgo Zodiac signs, and many of people born in these signs wear it as an amulet.
Wear to around your neck, because it works on throat chakra and it will boost your self-esteem and increase creativity. Amazonite also rules thymus, third eye and heart Chakras and balance the human body. They use to call it a “hope stone” for amazonite wearers were inspired and hopeful. Many lazy teenagers might benefit from this stones, also.
Old Egyptians also used this stone. In their religion, amazonite was considered as the gemstone of courage and the name derived from the Amazon women warriors from the Bronze Age.
Physically, amazonite can be a diet stone, since it accelerate metabolism and burn the fat deposits in the body. Women may benefit from wearing this stone, for it will ease the PMS and muscle cramps, help in getting pregnant and protect them from osteoporosis.
You might tape amazonite on your cell phone and it will protect your body from radiation and absorb microwaves.