Polished point — Indian amazonite

Cut to a faceted point and then polished along its full height, it stands the material upright.

A turquoise sea green streaked with white, matte and cool to the eye.

Symbolic reading. Tradition attaches it to calm speech and sincere expression.

The piece. Indian amazonite.

In practice. On a console, a desk or an altar tray, it structures the space and draws the eye. Many set it point upward, but nothing requires an orientation. A soft dry cloth is enough; avoid household products on the polished faces.

• Despite its name, it does not come from the Amazon: the historic deposits are Russian and Brazilian.
• A natural piece: shade, veining and dimensions vary from one example to the next

A decorative object for personal practice. It is no substitute for medical advice or treatment.