Some say Amazonite got it's name from the Amazon women warriors. Others say that it was named for the Amazon River where it was discovered. It could be that whoever named it thought they'd get 2 birds with one stone and named it for both. Whatever the reason for it's name, it is a beautiful stone with strong energy.

Although it appears (rarely) in white, yellow, pink, red, grey or green, the most common color is teal. It usually forms in masses. Amazonite was popular in Egypt 4000 years ago and also in pre-columbian Central and South America. Egyptians carried it as an amulet as well as using it for important carvings. In the Americas there were many carvings done in Amazonite. It has a Mohs hardness of 6.

Amazonite helps to lessen self-damaging behaviour. It does this by helping you to learn to walk your truth. It teaches self-respect, confidence and grace. It soothes worries and fears, lessening stress and aiding in meditation. It is said to heal emotional problems and trauma. It can balance the male/female energies and clear the spirit. As for physical ailments, Amazonite is used to rectify calcium deficiencies and to help resist osteoporosis. It is considered an excellent remedy for muscle spasms.

It is recommended to place Amazonite over the door to bring in new business. Amazonite is also used by gamblers for luck and by anyone taking a chance to gain success.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Or, if you have additional information, please don't hesitate to add it. I don't include all of the information at hand on the stones as there is usually a lot. Next I will post about Amber. If there is a stone you want to know about and I've passed it alphabetically, please ask. I'll include it.