Amazonite
- What it is
- Amazonite is a blue-green form of microcline, a potassium feldspar; the colour comes from trace lead. Mohs hardness is 6–6.5, and it has two directions of perfect cleavage, so it can break if knocked.
- Where it comes from
- It is found in the USA (notably Colorado), Brazil, Madagascar, Russia and elsewhere.
- In tradition
- In modern crystal lore it is traditionally associated with calm, balance and clear communication.















