Amazonite
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Amazonite

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General Information ☆ Alternative Names: Amazon Stone ☆ Color: Shades of green to turquoise, often with white streaks or mottling ☆ Hardness (Mohs Scale): 6–6.5 ☆ Common Locations/Origins: Brazil, Russia, Madagascar, United States, India History & Mythology ★ Folklore: Amazonite was named after the Amazon River, though it is not found there. It was believed…

Agate
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Agate

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General Information ☆ Alternative Names: Banded Agate, Eye Agate, Moss Agate (varieties) ☆ Hardness (Mohs Scale): 6.5 – 7 ☆ Common Locations/Origins: Brazil, India, Madagascar, USA History & Mythology ★ Folklore: Agate has been used since ancient times as a protective stone. Warriors wore it for strength in battle, and it was believed to prevent…