Materials: | Quartz Stone | Shape | various |
color | ferozey |
Amazonite
Mineral Group: Amazonite is a variety of the mineral microcline, which is a type of feldspar.
Color: The most characteristic feature of amazonite is its green to blue-green color, often with white streaks or mottled patterns. The color can range from pale green to deep turquoise.
Luster: It typically has a vitreous to pearly luster, which gives it a soft, attractive shine when polished.
Transparency: Amazonite is usually translucent to opaque, depending on the specific variety and the presence of impurities.
Hardness: It has a hardness of around 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, making it moderately durable and suitable for use in jewelry.
Chemical Composition: Amazonite is primarily composed of
potassium aluminum silicate [(KAlSi3O8)] and belongs to the
feldspar group of minerals.
Jewelry and Ornamental Use: Amazonite is popular in jewelry
making and is often used for crafting beads, cabochons, and
pendants. It is also used in ornamental carvings and
sculptures.