AMAZONITE  

Chakras-Heart (4th )and Throat (5th); Element-Water; Hardness– 6-6.5; Crystal Structure-Triclinic

Amazonite is a form of Alkali feldspar and is most commonly green or blue-green but may be colorless, white, yellow, pink, red, gray, green or teal.  The beautiful teal color is due to the presence of lead.

It reduces self-damaging behavior; increases good posture.  It is a stone of self-respect; confidence, grace, self-assuredness.  It soothes the brain and nervous system and helps to filter information and combine s with natural intuition to enhance understanding and improve one’s ability to cooperate with others.  It is a good stone for people involved in the arts as it enhances creativity and ability to express oneself.  It is a good stone to place over a door to bring in new business.

Healing

  It is believed that the deeper the color – the better the effect.  It helps alleviate stress and exhaustion.  A mint green is the color of truth, honor, communication, integrity and trust.  It can heal emotional trauma and balances the male/female energies; helps receive inspiration from the heart and motivates you to action.  It is said to provide gambling success.  In Egypt it was considered a holy stone.

 Zodiac

  Planet – Uranus.  It is sometimes considered the “nontraditional” birthstone of December.  It is the stone of Aquarius and the sign of Virgo.  It promotes vitality.