Amazonite Crystal Guide: Properties, Uses & Benefits

With an eye-catching bright turquoise-green colour and beautiful patterns, the popularity of amazonite crystals is understandable at just a glance. Amazonite is a variety of microcline feldspar, and its colour was long assumed to come from the oxidation of copper, but now it is believed to come from trace elements of lead and water.    

Beyond the striking colour, Amazonite is believed to help with calming mood, balancing energy, and overall health benefits. 

In this blog, we are going to cover what Amazonite is, what the benefits are, the healing properties, the sleep benefits, charging and cleansing. 

What Is Amazonite And What Colour Is It?

The name ‘amazonite’ comes from the Amazon River, but confusingly, amazonite can’t actually be found on the river. It can actually be found in places like Russia, Madagascar, Brazil, and the US. 

Amazonite is a feldspar material, which is the most common type of mineral group in the world. The impurities are what lead to the varieties of colours you commonly see in crystals. Other varieties of feldspar crystals include: Moonstone, Andesine, and Sunstone, among others. 

What Are The Benefits of Amazonite?

Amazonite is typically associated with:  

• Physical and Mental Health
• Energy and Spiritual Growth
• Emotional Regulation 

It has also been historically used as jewellery due to its colour and so it can be kept close to the body to imbue its health and spiritual benefits. When it is not being worn, it can be placed around the home to give specific areas of your living space the same benefits. 

For example, some people have amazonite jewellery for its ability to alleviate stress or create a room that has a naturally calm feeling; this is where amazonite can fit into your daily routine and contribute to your everyday wellness. 

What Are The Healing Properties Of Amazonite?

People use amazonite for emotional and spiritual healing primarily, due to its ability to balance mood, ease anxiety, and support the healing process of emotional trauma. But some also use it for physical healing as well, such as illness and injury.

Often, amazonite is associated with the heart and throat chakras. Many believe that this connection to the throat is good for supporting clear, honest communication, while the connection to the heart supports emotional openness and compassion. 

A necklace is a common option for amazonite because of its placement between both chakra points.

If you need calming energy in your day-to-day life, consider our amazonite bracelet, an easy way to wear it throughout the day.  

Can You Sleep With Amazonite? 

The simple answer is yes; amazonite is said to calm emotions and promote good sleep. Placing amazonite under your pillow is believed to promote vivid and insightful dreams, which aids restful and regenerative sleep. 

Wearing an amazonite necklace will achieve the same effect as placing it under your pillow, due to its proximity to your head. An amazonite bracelet can still imbue the same calming effect that is helpful for sleep, but it might not have the same effects on your dreams. 

How To Charge and Cleanse Amazonite 

Charging

The best method of charging amazonite is typically exposure to sunlight or moonlight. Typically, it is advised to leave the crystals exposed to sunlight for only a few hours. Whereas exposure to moonlight should be done overnight, in particular when there is a full moon. 

With other crystals like agate and quartz, the colour can fade when exposed to the sun for long periods of time, but that is not the case for amazonite, so you do not need to be as careful when charging. 

The final charging option is a little longer and less practical; you can bury the crystal in the earth for one to two days. While this is a perfectly valid way to charge your crystal, charging something like a piece of jewellery this way may be a little unpleasant. 

If you want some guidance on how to cleanse and charge crystals in general, not just for amazonite, you can read our beginner's guide to crystals. 

 

Cleansing

Charging means giving your crystal positive, natural energy; cleansing is about removing accumulated unwanted energy. There are a few ways to remove unwanted energy from amazonite. 

Rinsing your crystal in lukewarm water is a good starting point for crystal cleansing; it is simple and accessible. Smoke cleansing, where you waft your crystal through smoke from something like incense, is a little more advanced. 

Learn other methods of cleansing crystals and why it is important in our blog ‘Why Do You Need To Cleanse Crystals?’

Bringing Amazonite Into Your Life

You might be drawn to amazonite due to its striking colour and beauty, healing and calming properties, or its emotional and communication benefits; there is no wrong reason to bring it into your life. 

Whether you are drawn in by the science, spirituality, or simply the beauty, how you choose to enjoy amazonite is entirely up to you. 

Ready to add amazonite to your collection? Browse our full range of amazonite crystals, from tumbled stone bracelets to points for the home, and find a piece that speaks to you.