Description
Amazonite and Smoky Quartz from Colorado, USA
Gemstone meanings
Amazonite is a type of feldspar, named for the Amazon river, where it
was first discovered. Thought to be associated with the Amazon women
warriors, it is known as the stone of courage and truth. Legend states that
the seventh Egyptian Book of the Dead was engraved upon Amazonite,
an Amazonite scarab ring was one of King Tutankhamun’s prized jewels,
and it was the third stone in the breastplate of Moses. Amazonite is said to
bring well-being and health, offering a soothing energy that calms worry and
fear and dissolves blockages within the nervous system. It also acts as a
powerful barrier, dispelling negative energy and helping one establish
boundaries. This makes it a perfect crystal for the workplace. Amazonite is
often used for good luck in games, competitions and financial ventures.
Smoky Quartz is a variety of quartz (silicon dioxide) imbued with free
silicon. Historically, Smoky Quartz has been used by tribal cultures in
ceremonies to provide protection from negative forces. Smoky Quartz is
still considered to be a stone of protection that provides a safe-guarding
barrier around the user. The dark colour of this stone associates it with
the base chakra making it helpful in freeing blocked physical energy and
alleviating fears and their foundation. Smoky Quartz helps one come to
terms with one’s life circumstances and promotes self-respect and
acceptance. It is believed to heighten learning while simultaneously
calming the thinking mind. It is known to enhance perception and is used
to improve insight in challenging and channelling activities. Most natural
Smoky Quartz comes from Ontario, Brazil, Colorado, and the Swiss Alps.
