What is Amazonite?
Amazonite, also known as Amazonstone, is a natural gemstone variety of Feldspar, most often of the microcline, but sometimes orthoclase. Known for it's greenish-blue color, ranging from pale to vibrant depending on sourcing and level of inclusion, Amazonite stone is one of the world's most beloved gems. Sometimes found with intergrowths of Quartz, Smoky Quartz, or Black Tourmaline, Amazonite crystal can take on a splotched appearance, yielding unique patterns. Amazonite's growth structure means that it can sometimes form glittering cleavages, similar to Moonstone, which lends even more beauty to an already beautiful stone. Because of its beautiful color, Amazonite is often made into gemstone jewelry, ranging from crystal pendants to beaded bracelets, but it is also gorgeous in the form of tumbled stones, crystal spheres, or palm stones for meditation.
What is Amazonite Good For?
Amazonite is a versatile gemstone associated with love, honesty, loyalty, intuition, and good luck. Resonating strongly with the Heart Chakra, Throat Chakra, and Third Eye Chakra, Amazonite crystal is all about letting ourselves feel, express, and experience things purely. The meaning of Amazonite is living with integrity and depth, allowing ourselves to love and be loved as we truly are, without shame or self sabotage. Amazonite is a stone for wearing your heart on your sleeve, speaking your truth, and trusting your instincts. It's no surprise that Amazonite is considered a stone for strengthening relationships, since it symbolizes fidelity, but it's also known as a crystal for abundance, helping us to spark inspiration and creativity. Amazonite is a wonderful gemstone for anyone who wants encouragement to live as their most authentic self, full of love and self respect.
How to Cleanse Amazonite
Most Amazonite is microcline Feldspar, and ranges from 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, but it's important to remember this stone's proclivity for cleaving. This means it's important not to drop Amazonite against a hard surface, and it's not advised to submerge Amazonite in liquids for long periods, since this can contribute to damage over time. We always advise spiritually cleansing and charging crystals with a Selenite bowl or exposure to Full Moonlight, since these methods will not cause any deterioration of the gem. Smoke Cleansing with Incense, Sage, Palo Santo, or dried herbs is another safe way to cleanse Amazonite.