Amazonite

Green microcline feldspar named for the amazon river in Brazil.

Hardness: 6 - 6.5

Locations: Colorado, Brazil, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Namibia, Russia and Zimbabwe.

Astrological sign of: Virgo

Soothes the emotional processes; eliminates aggravation; dispels negative and irritating energy; enhances creativity and the ability to express oneself; aligns the physical, etheric and astral bodies providing a balancing preventative energy; balances the male/female energies bringing forth the qualities of clarity, clear spirit, and personality balancing; Amazonite helps one to manifest and retain the pure energy of universal love and is said to make married life happier.