Amazonite: Healing with Crystals

Amazonite, also known as the "Amazon Stone," is a type of feldspar gemstone. It belongs to a family of silicates which are consistent in their chemical compositions and crystalline makeup. Feldspar forms about sixty percent of all terrestrial rocks and is the most plentiful group of minerals in the earth's crust. It normally takes shape in tabular like crystals or short prismatic crystals and is light blue-green to turquoise in color. Specks of yellow or white are sometimes found in the masses.

Legend says that the name Amazonite comes from the Amazon River because it was once thought that this is where the stone originated and was used by Amazon women warriors as the stone of courage. We now know that specimens are not normally found in this area but mainly originate in Colorado (in the United States) where it forms in granite rocks and quartz. It can also be found in Brazil, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Australia, Madagascar, Russia, and Ethiopia. This stone is said to have been used in the breast plate of the high priest.

Metaphysical Properties of Amazonite

When used as an elixir Amazonite can be a very powerful stone in terms of it's metaphysical properties.

-Helps to calm down and eliminate aggravation.

-Dispels negative energy and appeases the nerves.

-Suppresses worries and fears and helps to improve one's self worth.

-Improves communication skills, especially where love is concerned.

-Soothes the heart and throat chakras

-Assists one in detaching from old behaviors and promotes the use of alternative methods to help reach one's goals.

-Offers support so that one may attain self-love, self-awareness, and self-realization.

-"Has been found as a constituent of moon rock and provides for a connection with inter-galactic intelligence." (Melody, 1995, pg. 272).

-Aligns the physical, emotional, and spiritual bodies and helps one to attune to spiritual dimension.

-Helps to harmonize the yin (female) and yang (male) energies.

-Helps one to both manifest and retain the pure energy of universal love." (Melody, 1995, pg. 107).

Healing Properties

When used as an elixir Amazonite can help to rectify calcium deficiencies, thus resisting disorders such as osteoporosis and tooth decay.

-Used in the healing of disorders related to the muscles and skin tissue.

-Helpful in the treatment of nervous system disorders.

-Assists in maintaining the metabolic processes associated with the absorption of calcium.

The astrological sign for Amazonite is Virgo and vibrates to the number five. In it's feldspar form its astrological sign is Aquarius and vibrates to the number nine.

Sources:

www.ima-na.org

www.bestcrystals.com

Melody. (1995). Love is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals. Wheat Ridge, Colorado: Earth-Love Publishing House.