amazonite

American

[am-uh-zuh-nahyt] / ˈæm ə zəˌnaɪt /

noun

Mineralogy.

a green feldspar, a variety of microcline, used as an ornamental material.

amazonite British

/ ˈæməzəˌnaɪt /

noun

Also called: Amazon stone. a green variety of microcline used as a gemstone. Formula: KAlSi 3 O 8

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Etymology

Origin of amazonite

1595–1605; Amazon (river) + -ite ¹

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amazonite

Pink mother-of-pearl earrings, ocean-hued amazonite bracelets and flame-tinged cornelian rings are all in full bloom in this versatile collection.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2025

As has already been said, amazonite is sometimes sold as "jade," which is incorrect.

From A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public by Wade, Frank Bertram

Under it one may purchase jadeite, nephrite, bowenite, amazonite, or frequently simply green glass.

From A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public by Wade, Frank Bertram

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