Amazonite Sphere Diameters:70mm - 80mm Science & Origin of Sodalite

Science & Origin of Sodalite

Science & Origin of Howlite

also known as Magnesite

or large masses

to Turquoise

Amazonite Sphere Diameters:70mm - 80mm Science & Origin of SodaliteScience & Origin of Amazonite Amazonite is a variety of Microcline, also referred to as an alkali feldspar mineral. This crystal forms in small prismatic crystals, or large masses. The colors of Amazonite range from a deep blue, to Turquoise, to blue green. The stone was first reported back in 1847 by A. Breithaupt and its name derives from the Amazon River in Brazil, which host an abundance of Amazonite. Although it was reported in 1847, Amazonite is