Crystal Database

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Amazonite

Amazonite is a potassium aluminium silicate mineral of the alkali Feldspar group, and is also known as Microcline.

Microcline is a common mineral found worldwide, the massive form is green and green and cream striped (Albite) in colour.

Amazonite crystals and twins are rare and are sought after by collectors and are often associated with Smokey Quartz.

Metaphysical Properties

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Amazonite is excellent for aligning the physical with the etheric and astral bodies.

Amazonite assists in communicating repressed feelings concerning the loss of a loved one.

Amazonite protects against geopathic stress and electromagnetic pollution.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Amazonite is useful for rebalancing calcium deficiencies, tooth decay and osteoporosis.

Amazonite is also useful for relieving muscle spasm.

Colour:

shades of green, cream

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Class:

Silicate, Potassium Feldspar

Group:

Triclinic

Formations:

tabular crystals, grainy and compact massive; twinned crystals

Localities:

Worldwide

Chemical Composition:

KAlSi₃O₈

Hardness:

6

Lustre:

vitreous, translucent to opaque

Cleavage:

perfect in one direction, good in another

Varieties:

Microcline, Perthite

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.