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Amazonite
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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Russia, Madagascar, Brazil

1.2 Color

Green, Green, White, Blue

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Virgo

1.5 Planet

Saturn

1.6 Element of Planets

Earth

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Receptive

1.9 Deities

Artemis

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.57
Amber
1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

2.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5
Amber
2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi3O8

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

WeakMichael O’Donoghue

3.3 Dispersion

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent, Translucent to opaque

3.5 Refractive Index

1.522-1.530
Agate Opal
1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.008-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Amazonite Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Amazonite Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Amazonite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Amazonite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Amazonite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Amazonite details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Brazil, Madagascar and Russia.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Green, Green, White, Blue.
  • Chemical Formula: KAlSi3O8.