mineral
Amazonite
Microcline feldspar (KAlSi3O8)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, distinct turquoise-green to blue-green color, vitreous to pearly luster, and specific gravity around 2.56.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, distinct turquoise-green to blue-green color, vitreous to pearly luster, and specific gravity around 2.56.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and granitic rocks through slow cooling of magma and hydrothermal processes.
Uses & applications
Used extensively in lapidary arts, ornamental carvings, beaded jewelry, and metaphysical healing collections.
Geological facts
Its vibrant green-blue color was historically attributed to copper, but modern science reveals it is caused by trace amounts of lead and water.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its characteristic grid-like twinning and bright green-blue shade; found in Colorado, Brazil, Russia, and Madagascar.
