The amazonite semi precious stone bead is a green or blue-green stone that often contains white streaks. The amazonite stone can also be found in yellow and blue colors. Long thought to soothe the nervous system and brain, the amazonite stone is said to enhance your analytical and intuitive abilities. An amazonite bead also helps you organize information and communicate clearly.
Some accounts tie the amazonite bead to the ancient Amazon tribes and describe it as a way to boost courage. Other accounts say the amazonite bead is so named because European explorers mistook it for another stone that came from the area near the Amazon River.
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