mineral
Amazonite
Microcline feldspar (KAlSi3O8)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, vibrant turquoise-green color with white streaks, vitreous luster, and triclinic crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, vibrant turquoise-green color with white streaks, vitreous luster, and triclinic crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Forms in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through the slow cooling of magma enriched in potassium and lead.
Uses & applications
Widely used for gemstone jewelry, ornamental carvings, and collector mineral specimens.
Geological facts
The distinctive blue-green color was traditionally attributed to copper, but modern studies show it results from trace amounts of lead and water.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its signature grid-like twinning and vivid cyan color, commonly found in Colorado, Brazil, and Russia.
