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amazonite: see feldspar feldspar or felspar , an abundant group of rock-forming minerals which constitute 60% of the earth's crust. Chemically the feldspars are silicates of aluminum, containing sodium, potassium, iron, calcium, or barium or combinations of these
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amazonite [¦a·mə¦zō‚nīt]
(mineralogy)
An apple-green, bright-green, or blue-green variety of microcline found in the United States and the former Soviet Union; sometimes used as a gemstone. Also known as amazon stone.
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Amazonite has a soft green to blue green color, often with thin white streaks interlacing the green It forms blocky prismatic or tabular crystals with angles that are not quite ninety degrees Amazonite has a soft green to blue green color, often with thin white streaks interlacing the green.
Amazonite - Extraordinary Feldspar by Claudia Mann / Reference and Education community
Her current collection features an endless variety of semi-precious stones such as Labradorite, Russian Amazonite, Moonstone, and Tiger's Eye, and varies from delicate to chunky pieces to reflect her clientele's taste, personality and characteristics.
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Inspired by tribal art, the "Esprits Originels" Collection draws together organic materials and softly rounded natural stones: large bracelets in ebony or white mother-of-pearl, necklaces of round wooden beads with sparkling touches of amazonite or pink quartz, a long necklace gleaming with grey iridescent mother-of-pearl.
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