Amazonite

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Amazonite is a potassium feldspar, a variety of microcline, green-blue to turquoise in colour, often crossed by fine white veins. It is opaque to translucent.

  • Colour: green-blue to turquoise, fine white veins.
  • Family and hardness: potassium feldspar (microcline); Mohs hardness 6 to 6.5.
  • Traditional symbolism: As a blue-green stone, it is traditionally associated with calm and harmonious communication.
  • Care: Soft cloth, quick rinse in lukewarm water. Protect it from knocks (cleavage) and from prolonged exposure to light.

Its colour is attributed to small amounts of lead and water in the crystal (the copper explanation has been abandoned). Stones of a very vivid blue may be dyed or may be other rocks: ask for the details.

Profile: Amazonite

Colourgreen-blue to turquoise, fine white veins
Mineral familypotassium feldspar (microcline)
Hardness (Mohs scale)6 to 6.5
Contact with wateryes
Sun exposurecaution
Traditional symbolismAs a blue-green stone, it is traditionally associated with calm and harmonious communication.
Traditional chakraheart and throat, depending on the author
CareSoft cloth, quick rinse in lukewarm water. Protect it from knocks (cleavage) and from prolonged exposure to light.
Good to knowIts colour is attributed to small amounts of lead and water in the crystal (the copper explanation has been abandoned). Stones of a very vivid blue may be dyed or may be other rocks: ask for the details.

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The meanings given are traditions and symbolism, presented for their cultural and personal interest. They are not promises of results and do not replace the advice of a health professional.