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amazonite
[ am-uh-zuh-nahyt ]
/ ˈæm ə zəˌnaɪt /
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noun Mineralogy.
a green feldspar, a variety of microcline, used as an ornamental material.
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Amazonas, Amazon cherry, Amazonia, Amazonian, Amazonis, amazonite, Amazon parrot, Amazon River, Amazons, Amb., ambages
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How to use amazonite in a sentence
"Amazonite" was originally misnamed, as none is found along the river of that name.
A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public|Frank Bertram WadeAs has already been said, amazonite is sometimes sold as "jade," which is incorrect.
A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public|Frank Bertram Wade
British Dictionary definitions for amazonite
amazonite
/ (ˈæməzəˌnaɪt) /
noun
a green variety of microcline used as a gemstone. Formula: KAlSi 3 O 8Also called: Amazon stone
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