Natural Amazonite Gemstones

Amazonite is a gemstone. The name is taken from that of the Amazon River. Amazonite is teal it may also be partially colorless, white, yellow, pink, red, gray, or green. Most often it is a greenish-blue color. The meaning of Amazonite is to soothe anxiety and bring clarity. It is part of the triclinic crystal system and has a vitreous luster. Amazonite has been used in jewelry making since the times of Mesopotamian civilizations.

It is believed that the frozen vibes of Amazonite helps to balance thyroid problems and that Amazonite helps to express universal love. There is also a belief that it eliminates negative energy, augmentation, and nervous system disturbances. Many people believe that it protects against electromagnetic pollution and absorbs microwaves, which will balance your intellect and awareness.

Amazonite is a mineral of limited occurrence. Formerly it was obtained almost exclusively from the area of Miass in the Ilmensky Mountains in Russia, where it occurs in granitic rocks. It is also found in pegmatite in Madagascar, Canada, and Brazil. Well-known in India, Egypt, Sudan, and Mesopotamia, it was a popular amulet stone and was once used as decorative material for building facades.