Name AMAZONITE
Variety AMAZONITE
Origin Colorado (Usa)
Hardness 6
Composition (K,Na)AlSi3O8
Crystaline sys. TRICLINIC
Size   6 x 5,4 x 5 cm
Weight 130 gr




Description:
Feldspars are a family of minerals of great interest to industry and also bringing a few famous names to the world of gems, such as Moonstones and Labradorites. Amazonites are reknowned for their wonderful colour. It is interesting to note that the name is thought to come from the Amazon where it was thought to have originated, and yet none has ever been found there. We also know that this gem was well-known in antiquity, but we do not know what name it was given.


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VARIETY AMAZONITE