Amazonite Definition
ămə-zə-nīt
noun
A green variety of microcline, often used as a semiprecious stone.
American Heritage
A green microcline, often cut and polished as a gem.
Webster's New World
A gem variety of microcline feldspar, varying from bright verdigris green to a bluish green.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Amazonite
Noun
Singular:
amazonite
Plural:
amazonitesOrigin of Amazonite
After the Amazon (River)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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