Quick answer: amazonite is a natural blue-green feldspar, usually with fine white streaks or a grid-like pattern. It is worn as a stone of calm, honest communication, hope and harmony, especially by people who bottle up feelings or face a lot of conflict at work or home. It is also linked with luck and new opportunities. Natural amazonite shows white streaks and slight variation from bead to bead; perfectly even, glossy turquoise-green beads are often dyed stone or glass. GemKrishna sells natural amazonite from ₹449, each with a lab report.
What is amazonite?
Amazonite is a green to blue-green variety of microcline feldspar (hardness about 6 to 6.5). Its colour comes from traces of lead and water in the crystal. The white streaks are another feldspar intergrown with it, a natural feature. Sources include Brazil, Russia, Madagascar, Mozambique and the USA; very blue amazonite is sometimes sold as "Peruvian" amazonite, though origin claims should be checked.
Amazonite meaning and who should wear it
- Calm communication: speaking your truth without anger; a throat-chakra stone.
- Emotional balance: soothing worry and irritation; also linked with the heart chakra.
- Hope and luck: sometimes called the stone of hope; popular for new ventures.
- Harmony: for teams, families and couples who argue often.
- Popular with Virgo, Leo and Aquarius.
Amazonite is worn as a crystal, not a classical astrological gemstone, and is generally considered suitable for everyone. These associations are traditional beliefs, not guaranteed outcomes.
Amazonite products and prices at GemKrishna
| Piece | Approx. price |
|---|---|
| Amazonite pencil locket | ₹449 |
| Amazonite tumble bracelet | ₹999 |
| Raw amazonite, 100 g to 1 kg | ₹1,300–₹4,000 |
| Amazonite loose bead lines (for jewellery making) | ₹1,699–₹2,999 |
| Amazonite round bead bracelet | ₹2,400–₹3,000 |
| AAA quality amazonite bracelet | ₹5,799–₹5,999 |
The price difference between commercial and AAA amazonite comes from colour (a deeper, more even blue-green), fewer cracks and a better polish, plus bead size. See why crystal bracelet prices differ.
Amazonite vs turquoise vs jade
- Turquoise is usually more opaque, with brown or black matrix, and is often imitated with dyed howlite. See our turquoise guide.
- Jade is denser and usually a deeper green without amazonite's white grid. See our jade guide.
- Amazonite shows a soft sheen on cleavage surfaces and white streaks.
Real vs fake amazonite
- Dyed stone: bright, perfectly even colour with dye pooling in cracks and holes.
- Glass: bubbles, no streaks, quick warming.
- No streaks at all in a whole bracelet is unusual for natural amazonite.
Buying genuine amazonite from GemKrishna
- Lab report with every piece, mainly from GJSPC; IGI, GRS, IIGJ, GSI or GIA on request.
- Natural and untreated; beads hand-picked per order, strung to your wrist and filmed before dispatch.
- Free selenite plate, gift and repair kit; full refund if a piece is shown not to be natural as stated.
Care
- Amazonite has cleavage and can chip; avoid knocks.
- Do not soak it or use harsh chemicals; wipe with a damp cloth and dry.
- Keep it out of long, strong sunlight.
Frequently asked questions
What is amazonite good for?
Traditionally calm, honest communication, emotional balance, hope and harmony.
Is amazonite the same as turquoise?
No. Amazonite is a feldspar with white streaks; turquoise is a phosphate mineral with brown or black matrix.
How can I tell if amazonite is real?
Real amazonite shows white streaks and natural variation; dyed stone and glass look perfectly even. A lab report is proof.
Where can I buy genuine amazonite online in India?
GemKrishna sells natural amazonite bracelets, lockets, beads and raw stones, each with a lab report, from ₹449.
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