amazonite
[ am-uh-zuh-nahyt ]
/ ˈæm ə zəˌnaɪt /
noun Mineralogy.
a green feldspar, a variety of microcline, used as an ornamental material.
Also called
Amazon stone.
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Example sentences from the Web for amazonite
As has already been said, amazonite is sometimes sold as "jade," which is incorrect.
A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public |Frank Bertram Wade"Amazonite" was originally misnamed, as none is found along the river of that name.
A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public |Frank Bertram Wade
British Dictionary definitions for amazonite
amazonite
/ (ˈæməzəˌnaɪt) /
noun
a green variety of microcline used as a gemstone. Formula: KAlSi 3 O 8
Also called: Amazon stone