Amazonite
Amazonite color:
- green to bluish tinge and were veins or spots
- opaque satin finish
Amazonite occurrence:
- Brazil, USA, Russia, Ukraine, India, Madagascar, Norway
- Amazonite can also find in the Czech Republic and the Třebíčsku
Amazonite gallery:
Amazonite stones are green to blue-green color with white veins, which is caused by the presence of certain elements, namely chromium (Cr) and sodium (Na).
Amazonite belongs to the group of precious stones feldspars, which are distinguished by interesting optical effects that these gemstones creates. Amazonite the figures is a greenish white veins inside the stone. Veins in some rocks is almost clear and white veining with discounts and makes the surface of the stone satin gloss. These Amazonite is used in jewelry, such as earrings in the image below.
Amazonite earrings are set in quality silver Ag 925/1000. Silver earrings are adorned with a precious stone in the shape of round amazonite drops and are also decorated with a round of muggle moonstone.
Author: E-kameny.cz, 18.7.2011