A variety of potassium feldspar called microcline.
Found in small deposits in the US, Afghanistan, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Namibia, Poland, Russia, Norway and Sweden.
Ancient Egyptians believed in its healing and protective properties and it was one of the stones used in the death mask of Tutankhamun. In Mesopotamia it was used for protection and good fortune.
Amazonite is regarded as a stone of communication and truth. It is useful for calming the mind and balancing emotions, removing negative energy.
Amazonite has also been used in past-life work.
1 supplied approx 30mm. Shapes, sizes and colours vary as with all natural stone.