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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of amazonite1

1595–1605; Amazon (river) + -ite 1
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Example Sentences

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

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

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