Amazonite is a water-green to blue-green feldspar, of medium hardness (6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale), which tradition links to calm and communication. Soft-hued and luminous, it needs a little care. Here's what it is and how to wear it.
Amazonite is a variety of feldspar (microcline) in a characteristic water-green, sometimes veined with white. Its hardness (6 to 6.5) is medium: softer than quartz, it scratches and cleaves more easily. Its gentle colour makes it a much-loved jewellery stone.
In crystal tradition, amazonite is linked to calm, harmony and serene communication. These virtues are traditions and beliefs: they are not scientifically demonstrated and replace no medical advice (see sources).
Its medium hardness makes it better suited to a pendant, earrings or a low-impact bracelet. Choose a stone with an even, luminous green. See our natural stone jewellery guide.
Lukewarm water and a soft cloth, no chemicals or ultrasonics. Store it separately to avoid scratches from harder stones.
Tradition links it to calm, harmony and serene communication. These virtues are beliefs, with no scientifically demonstrated effect, and replace no medical advice.
It is of medium hardness (6 to 6.5) and prone to cleavage: more delicate than quartz. Prefer it in a pendant, earrings or protected bracelet, and avoid knocks.
It shows a characteristic water-green to blue-green, often veined with white, with a slightly satiny sheen. An overly vivid, perfectly uniform colour on a cheap stone may reveal a dyed imitation.
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