amazonite
- noun
- /ˈæməˌzaɪnaɪt/
- Specialized
- She definitely has some good karma, calm, and equanimity coming her way in the form of the beautiful Amazonite 108 bead mala.
Examples
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The colors that are acceptable to have are yellow, coral, sea dejected, and amazonite green.
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The artist chose a vibrant amazonite green for the mural that brightened the entire room.
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Many jewelry makers prefer using amazonite due to its beautiful bluish-green hues.
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The mineral amazonite is often used in decorative items because of its unique color and patterns.
Synonyms
A green-blue color like the water in a tropical sea
A bright green color like a jewel
A transparent pale green gem often used in jewelry
A green, yellow, or brown mineral found in limestone and used as a gem
A hard green or white stone used for jewelry and carving
A greenish stone like jade that people use for jewelry
A greenish rock used long ago to make tools or jewelry
A garnet mineral that is often green or yellow and used as a gemstone
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Amazonite was named after the Amazon because early collectors thought this 'green' stone came from the Amazon River. That's why amazonite means a green gemstone and the name helps you remember its colour.