Description
This small, wonderful amazonite and smoky quartz specimen comes to us from an old mineral and fossil collection that we were incredibly lucky to pick and choose from!
*AS IS CONDITION ***Please see close up images of tip of smoky quartz!
Origin: Two Point Claim, Florissant, Teller Co., Colorado (Teller County, Colorado, is globally renowned for producing some of the finest amazonite in the world!)
Dimensions: 1.6″ tall x 1.52″ wide X 1.04″ thick
Weight: 1.14 ounces
Amazonite is a tectosilicate mineral with the chemical formula KAlSi3O8. It is the green/blue-green variety of the potassium feldspar called microcline. It is named after the Amazon River, from which green stones were found, although it is unknown whether those stones were actually amazonite! What causes the color of amazonite is a bit of a mystery. Although it was originally assumed that its green color was due to the presence of copper, a 1985 study suggests that it a result of quantities of lead and water in the feldspar. Other studies suggest the colors are associated with the increasing content of lead, rubidium, and thallium in the feldspars, with even extremely high contents of lead monoxide. A study in 2010 implicated the role of divalent (a metal whose atoms are each capable of chemically combining with two atoms of hydrogen) iron in its coloration. Amazonite occurs in Brazil, China, Lybia, Madagascar, Mongolia, Russia, South Africa, and the United States. Amazonite stones are thought to have a wide variety of metaphysical and healing abilities. It is thought to have a soothing effect on the nervous system. Metaphysical healers use it treat fatigue, trauma, and other energy draining woes. It is said to bestow truth, honor and integrity to its wearer. Since this stone is associated with the throat and heart, it is best when worn as a necklace near these areas>
QUARTZ (silicon dioxide), one of the most abundant minerals on earth, comprises about 12% of the earth’s upper crust. Usually found in compact masses, it sometimes crystallizes as beautiful “points” easily identified by their six distinct faces. Quartz comes in a variety of colors including purple amethyst, golden citrine, BROWN SMOKY, pink rose quartz and clear rock crystal. Quartz crystals are piezoelectric: When trapped or squeezed, the crystal produces an electrical current from the opposite face. It is this property that has made quartz so important to modern technology, especially electronics and computers. Crystal users believe that by directing one’s mental energy into a crystal one can bring about a sharpening of inner vision and increased psychic and bodily awareness.
