The deposits of this mineral were formed in various genetic types of granites, including various pegmatites, aplites, and hydrothermal veins, and in subvolcanic rocks. All are characterized by their unique geological setting. The geological age of these amazonite formations varies from Precambrian (1800–2000 Ma) to Mesozoic (60–70 Ma).
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Name: Named in 1847 by Johann Friedrich August Breithaupt for an unspecified type locality area "near" the Amazon River. A variety of Microcline. A green to blue-green variety of K-feldspar, usually microcline, but sometimes applied to orthoclase. The color is usually caused by an elevated content of Pb (up to 1.2% PbO, see list of references).
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Amazonite is a trade name used for a green to bluish green to greenish blue gem material that is made into cabochons, beads, and tumbled stones.It is a color variety of microcline, a potassium-rich member of the feldspar mineral group.Amazonite has a chemical composition of KAlSi 3 O 8 and its green color is thought to be caused by trace ...
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Scientifically speaking, amazonite is a tectosilicate mineral. This means it is one variety of the potassium feldspar called microcline. A feldspar mineral is defined as being any formation that occurs out of either potassium, sodium or calcium. Moonstone and labradorite are other examples of feldspar minerals here on Earth. Flower Amazonite
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Amazonite is a type of mineral and was formally known as a mineral of limited occurrence since it could only be found in one part of Russia. Nowadays, amazonite can be found in a variety of countries like China, Libya, Mongolia, Africa, and right here in the U.S. Amazonite is a variety of potassium feldspar.
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2021-6-9 Amazonite is a silicate microcline alkali Feldspar mineral in a shade of green. They are found as green stones in the jungle region in Brazil formed as tabular crystals. The crystal can be translucent to opaque, in various shades from blue-green, yellow-green, turquoise, or paler green shades.
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2021-4-7 Amazonite is a calming stone with a meaning and properties that bring hope and tranquility. It teaches Virgos to take a step back and appreciate the things they’ve accomplished. It transmutes those negative feelings into usable life lessons. Next up, we have Aries and Leos.
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2021-9-21 Amazonite is a stunning bluish-green mineral and it is a variety of the felspar mineral group. This stone exhibits a lustrous reflection which gives it a distinguished bright and shiny appearance. Amazonite generates profound harmonious vibrations that allow you to feel calmer and balanced.
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4 Crystals and Crystallization. With just a few exceptions, all minerals are crystalline. Crystalline substances have an orderly and repetitive atomic arrangement. Crystals grow from small seeds and sometimes become very large. Igneous minerals precipitate from a magma; most of them are silicates.
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Scientifically speaking, amazonite is a tectosilicate mineral. This means it is one variety of the potassium feldspar called microcline. A feldspar mineral is defined as being any formation that occurs out of either potassium, sodium or calcium. Moonstone and labradorite are other examples of feldspar minerals here on Earth. Flower Amazonite
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Amazonite is a trade name used for a green to bluish green to greenish blue gem material that is made into cabochons, beads, and tumbled stones.It is a color variety of microcline, a potassium-rich member of the feldspar mineral group.Amazonite has a chemical composition of KAlSi 3 O 8 and its green color is thought to be caused by trace ...
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2015-9-10 Amazonite: Mineralogy, Crystal Chemistry and Typomorphism provides in-depth coverage of the geological setting, mineralogy, chemistry,spectroscopic parameters, typomorphic features, and potential technological and economical uses
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2020-9-3 Although amazonite was an established mineral, such crystals were often discarded as “undesirables,” much like Montana sapphires were in the same pursuit of gold. The “first gentleman of Colorado amazonite” was named Albert Whitmore, who
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This mineral sometimes naturally occurs with Smokey Quartz Crystals intergrown with Amazonite like the piece above. T hese make wonderful specimen pieces.. Amazonite is a natural crystal that is highly beneficial for the emotional body.. It is potent for
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2020-4-15 Amazonite elixir is a soothing and purifying treat, pop a clean gemstone into some fresh spring or mineral water for an hour or two and there you have it! Drink the water, make it into some herbal tea or use as a hydrating beauty treatment. Not all gemstones make good elixirs and some can be POISONOUS so check before making your own at home.
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2021-11-7 Mineral Family: Amazonite is a rare blue-green Microcline, a type of Alkali Feldspar, which is in turn a Silicate mineral. Silicate minerals are the largest family of minerals, including more than 25% of all known minerals and 40% of all common minerals.
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2012-12-16 Ive been involved in cleaning up over a thousand pounds of amazonite from the Crystal Creek area of Teller County. The percentage of the specimens that had other minerals other than quartz associate with them was limited to perhaps a couple of dozen specimens. The problem is that you don't want to degrade the fluorite in the cleaning process.
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2015-8-4 Pegmatite and Amazonite Mining in Lake George, CO. Joe, our friend Leonard and I drove for nearly three hours, through the National Forest containing Pike’s Peak, up 15 degree inclines that felt like 22 degree inclines to get to this private claim to crack
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4 Crystals and Crystallization. With just a few exceptions, all minerals are crystalline. Crystalline substances have an orderly and repetitive atomic arrangement. Crystals grow from small seeds and sometimes become very large. Igneous minerals precipitate from a magma; most of them are silicates.
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2015-9-10 Amazonite: Mineralogy, Crystal Chemistry and Typomorphism provides in-depth coverage of the geological setting, mineralogy, chemistry,spectroscopic parameters, typomorphic features, and potential technological and economical uses
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This mineral sometimes naturally occurs with Smokey Quartz Crystals intergrown with Amazonite like the piece above. T hese make wonderful specimen pieces.. Amazonite is a natural crystal that is highly beneficial for the emotional body.. It is potent for
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Amazonite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information. A nine-tailed fox from Chinese mythology, carved from amazonite, 9” x 4”. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers and Saxon Minerals, LLC. A green to blue-green variety of microcline, amazonite makes a wonderful gemstone for cabbing and carving.
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2021-11-19 Collectors Edge Minerals, Inc. had the opportunity in 1996-1997 to mine in Teller County, under a lease agreement, using mechanized equipment. The following project review provides historical and geologic information concerning the
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2020-4-15 Amazonite elixir is a soothing and purifying treat, pop a clean gemstone into some fresh spring or mineral water for an hour or two and there you have it! Drink the water, make it into some herbal tea or use as a hydrating beauty treatment. Not all gemstones make good elixirs and some can be POISONOUS so check before making your own at home.
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2021-11-4 Location: Amazonite deposits have been found in Brazil, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Namibia, Peru, Russia, and the United States (Colorado and Virginia). Mineral Family: Amazonite is a rare blue-green Microcline, a type of Alkali Feldspar,
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Glacier Peak Mining LLC is a family-operated business owned by Joseph L. Dorris and is dedicated to mining and producing Colorado mineral specimens. Most of our production is from our amazonite claims in the Crystal Peak Mining District about 4 miles north of
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2012-12-16 Ive been involved in cleaning up over a thousand pounds of amazonite from the Crystal Creek area of Teller County. The percentage of the specimens that had other minerals other than quartz associate with them was limited to perhaps a couple of dozen specimens. The problem is that you don't want to degrade the fluorite in the cleaning process.
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2015-8-4 Pegmatite and Amazonite Mining in Lake George, CO. Joe, our friend Leonard and I drove for nearly three hours, through the National Forest containing Pike’s Peak, up 15 degree inclines that felt like 22 degree inclines to get to this private claim to crack
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2020-4-23 Peridot. Peridot is the name of the gem-quality variety of the mineral Olivine and is a light green or olive-colored semi precious stone. The name comes from the Arabic word for gem and has been used as a semi precious stone since early human
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