mineral
Amazonite and Smoky Quartz
KAlSi3O8 and SiO2
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 6-7 on Mohs scale; vibrant turquoise-green and dark grey-brown colors; vitreous luster; monoclinic and hexagonal crystal systems.
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Physical properties
Hardness 6-7 on Mohs scale; vibrant turquoise-green and dark grey-brown colors; vitreous luster; monoclinic and hexagonal crystal systems.
Formation & geological history
Formed hydrothermally within pegmatites and granite cavities, often crystallizing from cooling magma rich in volatiles and trace lead.
Uses & applications
Used primarily as gemstone material for jewelry, ornamental carvings, and prized by mineral collectors.
Geological facts
Amazonite's iconic blue-green color is attributed to irradiation and trace amounts of lead and water within the feldspar structure.
Field identification & locations
Frequently found together in coarse-grained pegmatite pockets, identifiable by distinct cleavage planes and vibrant coloration.
