Silver earrings with amazonite and hematite gemstones

Description

PRODUCT DETAILS

Stones Amazonite, Hematite

Metal Sterling silver

Stone Colour Green-bluish (Amazonite), Metallic Silver (Hematite)

Stone Shape Spherical

Stone Size ~ 5mm (Amazonite), 2mm (Hematite)

Earring Length ~ 4cm    

STONE DETAILS

Amazonite Amazonite takes its name from the River Amazon, due to the fact that green stones were found there in the past, but it is doubtful that those stones were Amazonite. Amazonite is a silicate mineral, belonging to the group of the tectosilicates and it has a chemical formula of KAlSi₃O₈. 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, Australia, South Africa, the Ural Mountains of Russia, and 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 with a chemical composition of Fe₂O₃, which is characterized by the trigonal crystal system and the hardness of 5-6.5 on the Mohs scale. Hematite can be found in various countries, including Brazil, India, the USA, Australia, South Africa, Canada, Russia, Ukraine and New Zealand.

STONE PROPERTIES

Amazonite Amazonite cleanses our aura, calms chakras and brings out truth and honesty. Amazonite enhances clarity of mind, positive energies, harmony, balance, courage, confidence, creativity and imagination. Also, it brings happiness and joy, and can help us to understand ourselves. It is believed that Amazonite benefits the nervous system, heart, brain and liver. Also it is claimed that it helps balance the metabolism. In the zodiac sphere, Amazonite belongs to the zodiac signs of Virgo, Libra, Aries, Scorpio, Capricorn, Leo and Pisces.

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.