amazonite

Meaning

A gem variety of microcline feldspar, varying from bright verdigris green to a bluish green.

Synonyms

amazostone

amazon stone

Translations

Amazonit

amazonita

amazonite

amazoniet

αμαζονίτης

pedra-das-amazonas

λίθος του αμαζόνιου

αμαζόνιος

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈæm.ə.zəˌnaɪt/
Etymology

From Amazon + -ite; the gem does not actually come from the Amazon, but it was confused with an unrelated green stone that does.

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