Very beautiful Amazonite stone - unique properties, who will suit, learning to distinguish from a fake, photo

Amazonite is a stone of pharaohs, housewives and Amazons. It was found in the tomb of Tutankhamen, and then in the Scythian and Sarmatian burial mounds. Now this stone attracts supporters of lithotherapy, magicians and connoisseurs of the beauty of stones.

History and origin of the name

The origin of the name is debated, although it seems to speak for itself. In the 18th century, the Frenchman Romé de Lisle brought a handful of beautiful green pebbles from South America, which he called "Amazonian stone". A hundred years later, in 1847, the German mineralogist A. Breithaupt proposed to reduce the cumbersome name to "amazonite".

This is the official version, but some see several inconsistencies in it. As if in the Amazon basin, this stone is not found. Then where did the Indians come from? There was a version that de Lisle did not bring amazonite at all, but jade similar to it, which is available in Brazil. Its supporters derive the name of the stone from the Amazons, that is, the Sarmatians, who had female warriors. This stone is indeed found in Scythian burial mounds.

And yet in America there are deposits of this mineral. There is a lot of it in the state of Colorado, and one of the large deposits of Minas Gerais is located just in the east of Brazil.Indian chiefs wore amazonite jewelry long before Columbus. So, is it still worth considering de Lisle to be the discoverer?

If we talk about Western Europe, then this is true. In Russia, it has been mined in the Ilmensky field in the Urals since 1804 after its deposits were found by I.F. German in 1783. They called it "emerald edelspat" in Russia. Buttons for dress uniforms, cufflinks, brooches, caskets were made from it, fireplaces in wealthy houses were decorated with it, and in the Hermitage there are vases made from this beautiful stone.

The Scythians and Sarmatians cannot be considered the discoverers. After all, it is from it that the beads found in the tomb of Tutankhamen are made. It is said that emerald tablets are engraved on this stone, and not on an emerald at all. It could be obtained in Ethiopia, where Amazonites of rare beauty are found.

But the Egyptians were not the first either, since amazonite jewelry is found during excavations of Sumerian cities. so people have known Amazonite for at least 5,000 years.

Place of Birth

In Russia, amazonite is mined not only in the Urals, but also in the Baikal region, in the Eastern Sayan Mountains, and the most beautiful amazonites were found in 1960 of the last century on the Kola Peninsula on Mount Ploskaya.

In Africa, they are found not only in Ethiopia, but also in Madagascar and Namibia. In Europe they were found in Norway, Italy and Ukraine, and in America in the USA, Canada, Peru and Brazil.

The origin of amazonite is magmatic, it is found in pegmatite veins and granites.

Physical Properties

Amazonite has a hardness of 6-6.5, glassy luster. The syngony is triclinic. The color can be light green, blue-green, bluish, turquoise with white streaks of albite. Illuminates around the edges. Density 2.54-2.57 g/cm3. Crystals are rare.

When heated to 350-500°C, the stone is provided, but the color is restored by exposure to irradiation or by prolonged exposure to darkness. But at 600 ° C, the color disappears irrevocably.

Chemical properties and composition

Amazonite is a potassium aluminosilicate. Refers to microclines, which are a variety of feldspars. In addition to potassium, the composition of the mineral includes sodium, rubidium and cesium, as well as lead, uranium and thorium. It is even considered an ore for the extraction of rare rubidium and cesium.

The chemical formula is (K,Na)AlSi3O8.

Varieties

Amazonite has two varieties:

• Fine-perthite. In this variety, the pattern is weakly expressed, often has a silvery sheen.
• Krypnopereptite with a clear pattern of white stripes of albite. Thin chips and edges are slightly translucent, with some stones you can see a mother-of-pearl reflection.

fakes

Amazonite is an inexpensive stone, but there are hunters to fake it too. To do this, use glass or plastic. It is quite easy to distinguish them by weight.

You can hold such a fake in your hands, unlike natural stone, it heats up quickly. A plastic fake can be scratched with a needle.

A pattern can also tell about a fake. If you see its repeatability, then you have a fake. White stripes should be about 40% of the area. Finally, the plastic is translucent in sunlight.

magical properties

Amazonite is a stone about which it is difficult to say for whom it is not suitable.

Amazonite has magical properties that have long been valued by magicians, sorcerers and healers. They believe that it can be used to establish contact with otherworldly forces and learn to see the future.But you should not be afraid that with the advent of amazonite, supernatural forces will settle in the house, since a complex ritual was used to make such magical talismans using various herbs and special candles.

Gambling enthusiasts hoped to attract good luck with it, as amazonite develops intuition. So they tried to use the stone to predict the correct number.

In everyday life, the influence of amazonite is very beneficial. He is considered a talisman designed to bring peace and comfort to the family. He makes women economic and caring, as well as prolific. Even feminists and childfrees are beginning to wonder if they should have offspring. Amazonite improves the condition of the skin, hair and nails and literally rejuvenates.

Amazonite gives men self-confidence and the ability to focus on achieving their goals. In addition, he discourages the desire to walk to the left. And in fact, why, if a beautiful and caring wife is waiting at home?

The stone increases self-esteem, drives away insecurity and apathy, relieves pride and outbursts of anger, filling the home atmosphere with calmness and kindness.

Amazonite turns a person away from committing rash acts, attracts prosperity and well-being. Wearing amazonite jewelry, it is easy to find a common language with people, they acquire eloquence and creative ideas, which they will gladly share with the team.

Medicinal properties

The healing properties of amazonite have been known for a long time.

Arabs with its help protected themselves from sunstroke and were cured of headaches. To do this, hold the stone on the forehead or temples. After a few minutes, the pain begins to recede.After treatment, Amazonite should be put in a cold place, preferably in a freezer, otherwise its strength will not manifest itself next time. In extreme cases, you can rinse the stone under a stream of cool running water.

Amazonite beads smooth wrinkles and rejuvenate the skin, they also help with cervical osteochondrosis. With the help of pebbles, balls and eggs from amazonite, joint and muscle pains are treated by applying a stone to a sore spot or doing a massage by rolling a ball or egg in the joint area.

The same massage can get rid of varicose veins and thrombophlebitis. It also helps with liver diseases, epilepsy and mental illness.

Amazonite generally has a very positive effect on the emotional sphere, calming and driving away melancholy, insecurity and depression. Promotes optimism and creative inspiration, restores sleep.

It is considered useful to wear this stone in diseases of the thyroid gland and the genitourinary system. Promotes healing of wounds and accelerates the healing of bones in fractures, stimulating tissue regeneration.

Zodiac signs

Amazonite is suitable for all zodiac signs except Sagittarius. Its energy is especially harmoniously combined with the signs of Aries, Taurus and Cancer.

To evaluate whether this stone is right for you personally, try wearing it for a few hours. If heaviness appears or laziness attacks, then amazonite is not your stone. You can put it under your pillow and see what dreams you have.

Products with amazonite

Amazonite is made from:

• amulets and talismans;
• rings;
• brooches;
• bracelets;
• beads;
• caskets;
• pendants;
• souvenirs.

stone care

The Amazonite box should be kept away from radiators and other heating devices so that they do not fade. But the sun loves this stone and is charged with energy from it.

Amazonite should be washed with soapy water, then rinsed and wiped dry.

This stone does not tolerate sweat, so it is worth removing it in the gym or at sports competitions. The same applies to washing dishes, floors and other dirty work. In extreme heat and in severe frosts, amazonite can crack.

This inexpensive, but very beautiful ornamental stone will give you a lot of joy when contemplating it, or you can see its healing properties from your own experience.

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