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amazonite [ˈæməzəˌnaɪt] n (Earth Sciences / Minerals) a green variety of microcline used as a gemstone. Formula: KAlSi3O8 Also called Amazon stone How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Amazonite cluster earrings by Shaesby, yellow gold with amazonite
beads. This claim, however, is based on the
misidentification by archaeologists of amazonite (a green variety of
microcline) as emerald (Lucas and Harris, 1962, p. |
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