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    • Pairings

  • • Chakra: Throat; Heart

    • Element: Water

    • Mohs Hardness: 6-6.5

    • Sources: Brazil, USA, Madagascar

History

Amazonite is also called “the Amazon Stone,” named for the Amazon River Basin, where it was believed to first be found. This stone is believed to date back to around the 10th Century BC and is one of the many topics of different narratives throughout history. One legend of this stone’s origin says that amazonite was used by the ancient Amazon warrior women of Brazil as shield embellishments and to cure sickness and heal wounds. It is also said that civilians in ancient Brazil gave amazonite stones to men and travelers who visited them. One legend links the Amazon warrior women to the stones gifted to travelers, saying that the Prussian explorer Alexander von Humboldt was given an Amazon stone from "a land of women without men, where women live alone." Another legend linked to amazonite comes from Babylonian mythology. It is said that amazonite was gifted to Tiamat, the goddess of the sea. Tiamat was believed to be one of the first gods.

Amazonite has also been known to be widely used by the ancient Egyptians, who used this stone to craft beautiful jewelry, decorative jewelry, and to document important texts. The Egyptians used flat chunks of amazonite to carve out chapter seven from the Judgment of Osiris, from their Book of the Dead. Various other artifacts containing amazonite have been discovered in Egypt as well. For example, in the tomb of Tutankhamun, a scarab ring was found, along with other items, carved from amazonite.

General Information

Amazonite is also known as the "Stone of Success and Abundance," and a stone of truth and hope, typically linked to good luck and fortune. is said to bring good luck or fortune. This stone can boost focus and concentration, helping to accomplish goals on time. It can help bring mental clarity, which can encourage clear communication. Amazonite can bring the courage, confidence, and self determination to help you set and maintain boundaries with others, as well as succeed in business and life. 

This stone is also known for its calming effect. It can help relieve symptoms of emotional trauma and grief by soothing anxiety and worry, bringing a sense of peace. The light green to blue color can attract positivity in your life, bringing the energy to accept, adapt, and embrace changes happening and encouraging you to let go of any frustration brought by changes. 

Amazonite also helps those who naturally avoid and resist changes. This stone brings the energy to accept, adapt, and embrace changes happening and encourages you to let go of any frustration brought by change. It has been known to be beneficial for businesses, bringing prosperity and new opportunities for growth. 

Amazonite can help reveal the truth, allowing you to see all sides of a situation, guiding you to come to your own conclusions. It is an empowering stone that can bring a sense of courage and confidence, encouraging you to stand up for what you believe in. This stone can help you communicate your thoughts and feelings with others in an open and honest way. 

Amazonite is also known for protecting against electromagnetic smog and pollution and absorbing emanations from microwaves and cell phones. It can also help balance thyroid problems and help the body absorb calcium better.

Pairs with Amazonite

  • • Aquamarine

    • Chrysocolla

    • Green Opal

    • Larimar

    • Rose Quartz

    • Ruby Fuchsite

    • Smoky Quartz

    • Turquoise

    • Blue Sapphire

    • Pink Tourmaline

    • Blue Lace Agate

  • • Amethyst

    • Citrine

    • Carnelian

    • Labradorite

    • Lapis Lazuli

    • Tiger Eye

    • Green Aventurine

    • Angelite

    • Black Tourmaline

    • Rhodochrosite

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References

Cassandra Eason, Cassandra Eason’s Healing Crystals. (London, UK: Collins & Brown, 2020).

Gemma Petherbridge, The Crystal Apothecary. (London, UK: Octopus Publishing Group, 2022).

Judy Hall, The Crystal Companion. (Blue Ash, OH: Walking Stick Press, 2018).

Judy Hall, The Encyclopedia of Crystals. (Gloucester, MA: Fair Winds Press, 2013).

Juliette Thornbury, The Crystal Fix. (London, UK: White Lion Publishing, 2021).

Karen Frazier, Crystals for Healing. (Berkeley, CA: Althea Press, 2016).

Maria Lyons & Amy Dicerson, Crystal Healing for Women. (New York, NY: Penguin Random House, 2020).

Philip Permutt, The Modern Guide to Crystal Healing. (London, UK: Ryland Peters & Small Ltd., 2021).

Rachel Hancock, Ultimate Guide to Crystals. (Fair Winds Press, 2022).

Disclaimer

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* Last Updated: 10/14/2023