Amazonite from Namibia (No.75)

Amazonite is a type of feldspar which crystallises in the form of short prismatic crystals, tabular crystals, or masses. It usually occurs in the turquoise colour and is sometimes found with yellow, white, or grey portions.

  

Amazonite was originally named after the Amazon River.

Today Amazonite is sourced from Brazil, Madagascar, China, Russia and Mozambique.