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Amazonite specimens for sale
19 for sale · $25–$6,000 USD
235 in the gallery
Amazonite is a green to blue-green variety of microcline feldspar, typically forming in granular to tabular crystals with a vitreous to pearly luster. It often displays a distinct pale color that can range from mint to teal, and may exhibit a slightly chatoyant or lightly mottled appearance. The mineral commonly occurs in association with other feldspars and silicates in pegmatites and granitic rocks, where it forms as coarse crystals or masses that can be cut for rough or polished material.
- Formula
- KAlSi3O8
- Rarity
- Common
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- High Interest
- Classification notes
- Feldspar; tectosilicate (framework silicate); potassium aluminum silicate
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- triclinic
- Mohs hardness
- 6–6.5
- Specific gravity
- 2.54–2.57
- Luster
- vitreous, pearly
- Transparency
- transparent, translucent, opaque
- Color
- green, blue
- Streak
- white
- Cleavage
- perfect
- Fracture
- uneven, subconchoidal
- Crystal habit
- prismatic, tabular, massive, granular
- Gem mineral
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Top localities
- Smoky Hawk claim28 specimens
- R. A. Kosnar claim14 specimens
- Lake George13 specimens
- Teller County8 specimens
- Lake George area7 specimens
- Dreamtime claim4 specimens
- Florissant Area4 specimens
- Florissant4 specimens
- Mogok3 specimens
- Crystal Peak2 specimens
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Amazonite from Smoky Hawk Claim, Colorado, USA
Smoky Hawk Claim amazonite — saturated blue-green microcline crystals with smoky quartz in pegmatite pockets; a prized Colorado locality for striking specimens.Read guideGuide
Amazonite from Crystal Peak, Colorado, USA
Crystal Peak amazonite, Colorado — renowned for large, well-formed blue-green crystals with smoky quartz, prized for color, luster, and collecting pedigree.Read guideAbout Amazonite
Significant specimens originate from classic pegmatite districts in the United States, particularly in the Colorado and North Carolina locales, as well as notable finds in Ethiopia, Myanmar, China, and Brazil. Collectors prize amazonite for its uniform color and sizable crystal habits, which can yield attractive display pieces and cut options. The mineral’s pale to vivid green hue, combined with its relatively high clarity in well-formed crystals, makes it a popular choice for cabinet displays and specimen collections alike.
