CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AMAZONITE STONE
Origin of the name: The Amazon River was first discovered
Chemical Composition: Double aluminum and potash silicate, KAISi3O8
Hardness: Between 6 and 6.5
Crystalline System: Triclinic, prismatic
Deposits: South Africa, Brazil, Colorado, India, Russia
Color(s): From pale greenish blue to light turquoise blue.
History:
The Amazonite stone owes its name to the Amazon River where it was first discovered. It honors the Amazon warriors and symbolizes courage.
However, studies counter this analysis since it seems that amazonite never existed in this river and that it was nothing more and nothing less than a confusion with another mineral.
Legends:
- Egypt: it was used in jewelry (as attested by the scarab ring found in Tutankhamun's tomb) and for its virtues, which can be found through an Amazonite plaque engraved with a few lines of text in the Book of Dead.
- Mesopotamia: had an equally rewarding destiny since it was dedicated to Tiamat, the goddess of the oceans and salt water, where chaos reigned.
- Babylonians: was at the origin of everything, even the gods, thanks to its union with the god of fresh water.
- Greeks: they used amazonite in their shields (ornament) to protect them like the Amazonian warriors.
- Navajo Indians: they associated this stone with Estsanatlehi, goddess of the origin of the creation of humanity.
Curiosities:
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Its green color is due to its low water and lead content.
Lithotherapy Properties:
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Helps perceive sincere and reciprocal feelings
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Helps stimulate the feeling of happiness
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Relieves feelings of frustration
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In love relationships it offers softness and sincerity.
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Eliminate negative thoughts.
Physical Properties:
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Regulate sexual deficiencies linked to strong emotionality
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Strengthens the immune system
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Helps relieve problems related to cholesterol, triglycerides, liver and kidneys
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Helps relieve problems related to the lymphatic and respiratory system
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Relieves joint pain and cramps.
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Absorbs electromagnetic waves and electrostatic waves
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Promotes calcium absorption helping against brittle bones and cavities
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Helps against hair loss and hair repair
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Helps with the alteration of the vaginal flora
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Helps against lack of desire and erectile dysfunction
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Helps against skin problems, reduces blisters and pimples if passed over the skin with care and touch.
