Often called a Stone of Hope, Amazonite carries a refreshing sense of openness and possibility. Its blue-green character has made it especially associated with courage, truth and the confidence to move forward without being overly controlled by outside opinions.
Connected with both the Heart Chakra and Throat Chakra, Amazonite is believed to encourage honest communication, emotional openness and clearer self-expression. It is often linked with relationships, where understanding and patience can matter just as much as speaking your mind.
Amazonite is also associated with practical judgement and abundance, particularly in the way we make choices around money, priorities and opportunities. For creative people, it is often linked with imagination, inspiration and the freedom to think differently.
Associated with: Hope • Abundance • Truth • Courage • Communication • Clarity • Creativity • Confidence
Care: Amazonite is reasonably durable but should still be protected from hard impacts and harsh chemicals. Clean gently with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth. Avoid prolonged exposure to strong heat, steam, ultrasonic cleaners and sudden temperature changes.
* These meanings are based on traditional and metaphysical beliefs.
Amazonite as a Precious Gemstone
Amazonite is a semi-precious gemstone and a variety of Microcline Feldspar, admired for its distinctive shades of soft green, turquoise and bluish-green. Its resemblance to Jade has also earned it historical trade names such as Amazon Stone and Colorado Jade.
Despite its name, Amazonite is not known to come from the Amazon River. The name is believed to have been inspired by green stones historically associated with the region. Its characteristic colour was once thought to come from copper, but research points instead to structural effects involving trace amounts of lead and water within the feldspar.
Amazonite has been used as an ornamental stone for thousands of years, including in ancient Egypt, where green feldspar material was fashioned into jewellery, beads and decorative objects.
With a hardness of around 6–6.5 on the Mohs scale, Amazonite is suitable for beads, cabochons and jewellery when treated with reasonable care. Richer blue-green colours and attractive natural patterns are often especially sought after.
Mohs Hardness: 6–6.5
Mineral Family: Feldspar
Composition: Potassium Aluminium Silicate — KAlSi₃O₈
Transparency: Translucent to opaque
Lustre: Vitreous to pearly
Colours: Green, turquoise-green and bluish-green
Distinctive Feature: Soft blue-green colour with natural white streaking or mottled patterns
Major Sources: Brazil, Russia, Madagascar and the United States