Amazonite
Jason Kitchen - 4A - 2/15/14
Properties
Also known as the Amazon Stone
Chemical Formula: KAlSi3O8
General Description
Colors: Blue, Green, Purple, Gray, & Multicolored
Often has white lines or streaks
Amazonite should be handled with care because it is sensitive to pressure and can easily crack or chip
Amazonite is inexpensive, and is used for beads, carvings, and polishing into cabochons
Amazonite is found all around the world, but large deposits can be found in Russia,
Myanmar, India, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Brazil, Colorado, and Virginia