About AMAZONITE
Amazonite occurs all of the world including Brazil, China, Libya, Mongolia, South Africa, United States,
Amazonite is usually pale green, but can sometimes be blue-green, turquoise or yellow-green and can also have white streaks.
Amazonite is named after the Amazon River even though it is not actually found in the River. It is assumed it is name after the lush green tropical forest the Amazon River flows through.
Amazonian Tribe women warriors were thought to have adorned their shields with it around 10th century B.C. Ancient Egyptians favorited it and King Tutankhamuns tomb had Amazonite inlays in it. Amazonite has been thought to attract hope and faith.
Amazonite is a translucent to opaque feldspar gemstone with a pretty green color. It is the greenish variety of the mineral Microcline.
Chemical Composition: SiO2 · nH2O
Color: Green
Hardness 6 (Mohs)
Locations Found: Brazil, China, Libya, Mongolia, South Africa, United States
