Amazonite is known for its beautiful turquoise color which can range from light green to rich hues that are almost gemmy. Amazonite is said to be named from the color of the the war paint worn by the Amazon Woman Warriors! Amazonite can be found in several locations but this beautiful piece is from Ethiopia. A beautiful terminated amazonite crystal accompanies small smoky quartz crystals at its base. Their energies meld around each other enhancing their individual energies towards a common goal. The amazonite and smoky quartz combination provides a strong energy that bolsters your emotional self. It assists one to move beyond the fear of confrontation and judgment from others especially where your personal beliefs are involved. It assists one to find their own personal truth and follow that path with conviction. It further assists one in setting and keeping to your personal boundaries enhancing self-discipline. Smoky quartz provides the grounding energy to bolster your core self, helping you feel truly at home with yourself, while the amazonite opens the heart chakra to your personal divine truth.  Beautiful amazonite crystals unite with a small terminated smoky quartz crystal. The smoky quartz crystal has lovely etchings running along its stem and the amazonite shimmers with a calming tranquility.

The crystal measures 1.0" x 0.9" x 1.6" and weighs 0.8 oz.

Amazonite is said to calm one's emotions & soothe nerves, and to enhance creativity and the ability to express oneself. The deeper the color of the amazonite, the more intense the effect is said to be. Amazonite is said to alleviate muscle spasms and to help normalize calcium levels in the body, and to relieve stress and exhaustion. Being a variety of microcline feldspar, amazonite is said to also possess all the properties of microcline as well: Microcline is said to be useful in the treatment of eye disorders and fevers, and to help control water retention and to help with ease of childbirth. It is said to stimulate clarity of thought, to enhance understanding, and to improve one's ability to cooperate with others.

Smoky Quartz should be part of every healer’s collection. It is grounding, protective and can transform negative energy into positive energy. It is a very joyful crystal, even though it is grounding. By giving you roots, it gives you wings! It is good to use with stones that are exceptionally vibration such as Moldavite and Sugilite. It is also excellent for warding against nightmares.