noun
- Plural of amazonite; a blue-green or turquoise variety of feldspar mineral, often used in jewelry and decorative objects.
Usage: Mineralogy term; Often capitalized when referring to the specific mineral variety
Examples
- The jeweler selected several amazonites to create a striking bracelet.
- Amazonites are prized by collectors for their distinctive blue-green coloring.
- The museum's mineral exhibit featured amazonites from Brazil and Russia.
- She polished the amazonites until they gleamed in the light.
- Amazonites are often cut into cabochons for use in pendants and rings.