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Amazonite is a potassium aluminum silicate, a microcline variety of feldspar, found in granite pegmatite and metamorphic rocks. It is usually associated with quartz and albite. The beautiful pale to deep blue green color is caused by copper traces in the mineral.

Amazonite derives its name from an early mistaken belief that it was found only in the land of the Amazon women of South America. The gem actually is found in several areas, the Ural Mountains of Russia once being the primary source. Colorado Amazonite was first exhibited at the 1879 World's Fair, and this put an end to the belief that quality Amazonite was only found in the Ural. Fine crystals from Colorado's Pikes Peak area, often associated with Smoky Quartz, make desirable additions to any mineral collection. Gem quality Amazonite is also found in Amelia County, Virginia, at the Moorefield and the Rutherford mines. There is a tale that Marie Antoinette once owned a set of fine Virginia Amazonite jewelry!
Amazonite was used by the ancient Egyptians as Amulets and for inscribed tablets. Objects of Amazonite were found in Tutankhamen's tomb. The gem was used by the Mesopotamians and the Assyrians, who used it in ceremonies for their god Bells. Amazonite artifacts from Pre-Columbian Central and South America have also been found.

Good gem material is rare, but the stone is used for cabochons and beads, and some carvings. The main sources of Amazonite today are Brazil, India, Tanzania, Madagascar, Canada and the U.S.

Metaphysical Properties: Amazonite soothes emotions and brings a calm tranquility to the heart. Its blue green color is like the watery world of the unconscious and the flow of emotions, and it allows one to see this ebb and flow of one's emotional energy without judgment of self. It brings one beyond duality, to accept what exists in one's life at the time and understand its purpose more fully. It may open the emotional body to higher vibrations that can seem overwhelming until they are fully integrated. Amazonite gently balances emotions, rational thought and intuition so one may see life clearly. It aids the "inner warrior" and helps with setting goals and standing firm about taking responsibility for one's life and attitudes, to achieve one's true heart's desire. It aids truth and clarity in communication and self-expression, and in problem solving. It eases depression and apprehensive feelings. A stone of hope and new life, of renewal and springtime. It is a good stone for Beltane or Mayday ceremonies. A stone for harmony and compassion in love and all relationships, include self-love and acceptance of one's own true unique and individual nature. Chakra’s Heart and Throat.