amazonite

[ am-uh-zuh-nahyt ]

noun

, Mineralogy.

1. a green feldspar, a variety of microcline, used as an ornamental material.

amazonite

/ ˈæməzəˌnaɪt /

noun

1. a green variety of microcline used as a gemstone. Formula: KAlSi 3 O 8 Also calledAmazon stone

Word History and Origins

Origin of amazonite¹

1595–1605; Amazon (river) + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

"Amazonite" was originally misnamed, as none is found along the river of that name.

From Project Gutenberg

As has already been said, amazonite is sometimes sold as "jade," which is incorrect.

From Project Gutenberg