Raw Amazonite from Brazil - 5.7 cm - 147 g / BP479

Amazonite belongs to the silicate group. It contains potassium, aluminum, and silicon. Its chemical formula is KAlSi3O8.
Amazonite is a green or blue-green variety of alkali feldspar, called microcline because of its numerous cleavage lines. With the same chemical formula as orthoclase, it is a very common potassium feldspar.
Amazonite has a density of 2.6 (1 for water) and a hardness greater than 6/10. The line on the porcelain is white.
Blue-green or turquoise Amazonite is a semi-precious variety. Polishing Amazonite enhances its beautiful refractive index.
The name Amazonite is derived from the name of the Amazon River.

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Origin: Raw minerals from Brazil

Dimensions: 5.7 x 4.2 x 3.8 cm

Weight: 147 g