Earrings with amazonite, hematite and oxidized agate gemstones

Description

PRODUCT DETAILS

Stones Amazonite, Hematite, oxidized Agate

Metal Sterling silver

Stone Colour Green-bluish  (Amazonite), Silver (Hematite), Green and purple shades (oxidized Agate)

Stone Shape Cylindrical and spherical (Amazonite), Spherical (Hematite), Cylindrical (oxidized Agate)

Stone Size ~ 6mm x 3mm and 3mm (Amazonite), 2mm (Hematite), 4mm x 1mm (oxidized Agate)

Earring Length ~ 4.5cm  

STONE DETAILS

Amazonite Amazonite takes its name from the River Amazon, due to the wealth of green stones that were found there in the past, but it is doubtful that much green feldspar was actually found in the Amazon basin. Amazonite belongs to the group known as silicates of the tectosilicate family, and is an example of Microclines. It is characterized by the triclinic crystal system and the hardness of 6-6.5 on the Mohs scale. Amazonite can be found in different countries, including Brazil, India, the Ural mountains of Russia, and Colorado in the USA.

Hematite The word Hematite comes from the Greek word “aima” which means Blood, due to the red coloration found in some varieties of Hematite. It is an Iron Oxide, which is characterized by the hexagonal crystal system and the hardness of 5.5-6.5 on the Mohs scale. Hematite can be found in various countries, including Brazil, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

Agate The name which this mineral bears, originates from the ancient Greek name of the river in Sicily, where agate was first discovered. Agate consists mainly of chalcedony and quartz and It is a silicate mineral, belonging to the tectosilicate group. Its chemical formula is silicon dioxide and it belongs to the quartz family. Agate is characterized by the trigonal crystal system and the hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale. It can be found in many countries, including Brazil, Italy, Greece, Peru and Mexico.

STONE PROPERTIES

Amazonite Amazonite is a stone of fortune, often used by gamblers to bring them good luck. It brings out truth and honesty, and encourages love towards oneself. It strengthens communication skills, an outgoing nature, productiveness, and  trust. This stone helps reduce negativity and feelings of inferiority, and generally removes all negative energy. It is believed that Amazonite calms and strengthens the nervous system, and also helps balance the metabolism. In the zodiac sphere, Amazonite belongs to Cancern.

Hematite Hematite helps concentration and the absorption of information, and encourages original thought, improving brain function. At the same time it encourages strength of conviction and encourages self confidence, willpower and dependability. It is successful in ensuring protection by preventing the appearance of negative forces. Hematite harmonizes mind, body and spirit. Last but not least, it is strongly felt that this stone plays a leading role in the health and circulation of the blood, and helps in the prevention of muscle cramps. In the zodiac field, it is associated with Aries, Capricorn, Scorpio and Aquarius.

Agate Agate disperses negative energy, and negative feelings, and in this way assists in the battle against depression. It offers protection against the evil eye, and any inclination of dependence or addiction. It provides courage, strength, self knowledge and self confidence, and assists in balancing and stabilizing the aura. It is believed to have a calming effect as it gives relief from pain. In addition, it is charged with toning the sexual organs, the peptic system and aids with eyesight problems. In the Zodiac realm, agate is associated with Libra, Scorpio, Taurus and Capricorn.