Amazonite stone of the goddesses

.Amazonite is a natural fine stone with shades of blue-green to turquoise, marbled with fine white stripes.

.Amazonite takes its name from the Amazon River although no deposits are present there. Recent studies show that this stone may have been confused with another gemstone.

The main deposits are located in the United States, Brazil, Canada, South Africa, Finland, as well as Austria and Russia.

The value of Amazonite is determined by its color and quality: the bluer and more translucent it is, the more it is valued.

.Amazonite does not undergo any treatment and counterfeits are very rare.

Meaning

.This stone has been associated with many goddesses symbolizing courage , confidence and creative feminine energy .

Myths and legends

. In Greek mythology, Amazonite adorned the shields of the famous Amazons. renowned for their strength and courage.

In Mesopotamia , this stone was dedicated to Tiamat, goddess of primordial waters.

The Navajo Native Americans associated Amazonite with Estsanatlehi, goddess of the seasons symbolizing the cycle of life.