Bluish-green amazonite

Amazonite is a variety of microcline, a mineral of the feldspar family. It is known for its color ranging from pale green to blue-green. The stones presented here are polished, highlighting their characteristic color and vitreous luster. Amazonite is often mined in Madagascar, Russia, the United States (Colorado, Virginia), and Brazil. Used since ancient Egypt, it was prized for ornamentation and jewelry making. Its color is due to traces of lead and water in its composition.