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Amazonite

Truth and Communication, Harmony and Balance, and Heart and Throat Chakara

Amazonite is a type of feldspar that is known for its distinctive blue-green to green color. It can be found in a variety of forms, including masses, tabular crystals, and grains. Amazonite is often used in jewelry and decorative objects due to its attractive color and durability.

Gemstone properties

Color

Blue-green to green

Occurrence

USA Colorado and Virginia, Brazil at Minas Gerais, Russia, Madagascar, Ethiopia, Mongolia

Hardness

6 - 6.5

Specific gravity

2.56 - 2.58

Refractive Index

1.52 - 1.53