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PRONUNCIATION OF AMAZONITE

amazonite  [ˈæməzəˌnaɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AMAZONITE

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Amazonite is a noun.
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WHAT DOES AMAZONITE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

amazonite

Amazonite

Amazonite is a green variety of microcline feldspar. The name is taken from that of the Amazon River, from which certain green stones were formerly obtained, but it is doubtful whether green feldspar occurs in the Amazon area. Amazonite is a mineral of limited occurrence. Formerly it was obtained almost exclusively from the area of Miass in the Ilmen Mountains, 50 miles southwest of Chelyabinsk, Russia, where it occurs in granitic rocks. More recently, high-quality crystals have been obtained from Pike's Peak, Colorado, where it is found associated with smoky quartz, orthoclase, and albite in a coarse granite or pegmatite. Crystals of amazonite can also be found in Crystal Park, El Paso County, Colorado. Other localities in the United States which yield amazonite include the Morefield Mine in Amelia, Virginia. It is also found in pegmatite in Madagascar and in Brazil. Because of its bright green color when polished, amazonite is sometimes cut and used as a gemstone, although it is easily fractured. For many years, the source of amazonite's color was a mystery.

Definition of amazonite in the English dictionary

The definition of amazonite in the dictionary is a green variety of microcline used as a gemstone. Formula: KAlSi3O8 Also called: Amazon stone.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AMAZONITE


aconite
ˈækəˌnaɪt
amblygonite
æmˈblɪɡəˌnaɪt
ammonite
ˈæməˌnaɪt
austenite
ˈɔːstəˌnaɪt
bentonite
ˈbɛntəˌnaɪt
Gilsonite
ˈɡɪlsəˌnaɪt
hessonite
ˈhɛsəˌnaɪt
kryptonite
ˈkrɪptəˌnaɪt
limonite
ˈlaɪməˌnaɪt
Masonite
ˈmeɪsəˌnaɪt
Mennonite
ˈmɛnəˌnaɪt
mizzonite
ˈmɪzəˌnaɪt
monzonite
ˈmɒnzəˌnaɪt
morganite
ˈmɔːɡəˌnaɪt
suburbanite
səˈbɜːbəˌnaɪt
taconite
ˈtækəˌnaɪt
tanzanite
ˈtænzəˌnaɪt
titanite
ˈtaɪtəˌnaɪt
vulcanite
ˈvʌlkəˌnaɪt
wollastonite
ˈwʊləstəˌnaɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AMAZONITE

amaurosis
amaurotic
amaut
amaze
amazeballs
amazed
amazedly
amazedness
amazement
amazing
amazingly
amazon
amazon ant
Amazon basin
Amazon cherry
Amazon stone
Amazonas
Amazonia
Amazonian
amazonstone

WORDS THAT END LIKE AMAZONITE

antimonite
aragonite
arfvedsonite
arsonite
cummingtonite
dithionite
ebonite
erionite
glauconite
infinite
Maronite
melaconite
montmorillonite
mylonite
napoleonite
rhodonite
saponite
smithsonite
tonite
winter aconite
xylonite

Synonyms and antonyms of amazonite in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «amazonite» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AMAZONITE

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The translations of amazonite from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «amazonite» in English.

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天河
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

amazonita
570 millions of speakers

English

amazonite
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

amazonite
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

امازونيتي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

амазонит
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

amazonita
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

amazonite
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

amazonite
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Amazonite
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

amazonite
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アマゾナイト
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아마 조
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Amazonite
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

amazonite
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

amazonite
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अमेझोनाइट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Amazonit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

amazonite
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Amazonit
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

амазонит
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

amazonite
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

amazonite
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

amazonite
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

amazonite
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

amazonitt
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AMAZONITE»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AMAZONITE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about amazonite

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AMAZONITE»

Discover the use of amazonite in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to amazonite and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Book of Stones: Who They Are and What They Teach
Amazonite jewelry was produced as long as four thousand years ago. It was used in India, Egypt, Sudan and Mesopotamia. The seventh chapter of the Egyptian Book of the Dead was engraved on Amazonite, and an Amazonite scarab ring ...
Robert Simmons, Naisha Ahsian, 2007
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Rock-forming Minerals
William Alexander Deer Robert Andrew Howie, J. Zussman. quartz became smoky, enabling manual identification and separation to be readily accomplished . Amazonite The green or blue amazonites all contain appreciable traces of Pb, see ...
William Alexander Deer, Robert Andrew Howie, J. Zussman, 2001
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Gemstones of the World
Amazonite [1-3] Also called Amazon Stone Feldspar Group Color: Green, blue- green Transparency: Translucent, opaque Color of streak: White Refractive index : 1 .522-1 .530 Mohs' hardness: 6-6Z Double refraction: -0.008 Density: 2.56-2.58  ...
Walter Schumann, 2009
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Gems: Their Sources, Descriptions and Identification
This rock typically consists of nearly parallel skeletal rod-like masses of quartz ( colourless, white or slightly smoky) surrounded by cream or salmon-pink microcline or amazonite. The lustre is pearly to dull vitreous and the material opaque to ...
Michael O'Donoghue, 2006
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Archaeomineralogy
Amazonite is found principally in granites and pegmatites and occurs in the Egyptian Eastern Desert. Talismans of amazonite are known from Pharaonic Egypt and from tombs of kings in the region of ancient Ur (Chaldea) ( Oostrooumov 1991).
George Rapp, 2009
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Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology
Egyptian sources Amazonite is found mainly in the Eastern Desert in the area of Wadi Higelig and Gebel Migif, about forty kilometres to the west of Gebel Zubara ( see Ball 1912: 272). It is also found in the Libyan Mountains north of Tibesti ...
Paul T. Nicholson, Ian Shaw, 2000
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Gemstone Feng Shui: Creating Harmony in Home and Office
Although this type of feldspar takes its popular name from the Amazon Basin where it was first thought to be jade, amazonite has been widely used for thousands of years. This gemstone's older name, microclme, comes from the Greek words ...
Sandra Kynes, 2002
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Rock Roles: Facts, Properties, and Lore of Gemstones
AMAZONITE. Amazonite. is a very rare variety of the most common mineral in the earth's crust, feldspar. It's the blue-green variety of the mineral Microcline. Amazonite is cherished for its lovely aqua color.
Suzanne Bettonville
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The Pocket Book of Stones
AMAZONITE. KEY WORDS Truth, communication, harmony cIIAKRAs Heart (4th), 'Ihroat (5th) ELEMENT Water PHYSICAL Aids cellular regeneration, healing from trauma, gout, arthritis EMOTIONAL Facilitates releasing fear of judgment or ...
Robert Simmons, 2011
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101 Power Crystals: The Ultimate Guide to Magical Crystals, ...
Amazonite. O Chakra correspondences: Spleen, solar plexus, heart, throat; opens and stabilizes all chakras 0 Physiological correspondences: Spleen, metabolic processes, thyroid and parathyroid glands, liver, bones, teeth, nervous system, ...
Judy Hall, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AMAZONITE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term amazonite is used in the context of the following news items.
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What's on TV Tuesday: Reality stars have rocks in their hands
Meanwhile, Steve Brancato is banging away at his own claim, desperate to find some amazonite of his own lest he be forced to take a second ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
2
What'sonTV Tues
Meanwhile, Steve Brancato is banging away at his own claim, desperate to find some amazonite of his own lest he be forced to take a second ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
3
8.5-carat diamond found: Where else can amateurs score precious …
The Morefield Gem Mine, just an hour away from Richmond, Va., is the place for enthusiasts with an interest in amazonite, a bright turquoise ... «Christian Science Monitor, Jun 15»
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Shop Local: Delphine Gallery marks its sweet 16
... gemstones, druzy quartz, moonstone, amazonite, chalcedony and more – all considered to have inherent meaning and healing properties. «Chestnut Hill Local, Jun 15»
5
Shopping Events and Sales This Week in and Around New York
... sculptural pieces like Art Deco Lucite earrings ($158, originally $395) and a scalloped aigrette cuff with amazonite ($150, originally $345). «New York Times, Jun 15»
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Punch Things Up With 6 Ocean-Inspired Finds From Hawai'i …
Ginger13 carved-bone, jasper and amazonite necklace, $118, Ginger13, 22 S. Pauahi St., 531-5311. 3 & 4. J By Justine Jobs Tear Mala ... «HONOLULUMagazine.com, Jun 15»
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Editors' Obsessions—Memorial Day Dresses, Summer Lipsticks …
Alexis Bittar Elements Gilded Muse Amazonite & Crystal Spikey Pendant Necklace, $125 "Necklaces are my thing, and this Alexis Bittar version ... «E! Online, May 15»
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The creativity of Caymanian jewelry
Her four favorite gemstones are turquoise, coral, freshwater pearls and amazonite. She also use caymanite, amethyst, mother of pearl shell, ... «Cayman Compass, May 15»
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For a Good Cause: Doves' Amazonite Jewelry Benefits the World …
Love nature like Doron Hakimian of Doves by Doron Paloma? Show others your support through sales of his new amazonite jewelry collection, ... «JCK, May 15»
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Fragrance to boost your mood
The addition of relaxing sandalwood, rose and bergamot will help ease away tension and amazonite stones, known for serenity, also float in ... «TV3.ie, May 15»

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