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Amazonite
Polished Amazonite Gemstones
| Pictured above is tumbled Amazonite. These tumble-polished stones range in diameter from about 3/4 to 1 inch (19 to 25 mm). The stones that you receive will be similar in size, shape and color to the stones shown above. These Amazonite gemstones are perfect for a variety of crafts, decorating and jewelry projects - or simply to admire!
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Warning
Polished stones can be a choking hazard for small children. |
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Tumbled Amazonite
Size Range: Approximately 3/4" to 1" (19-25 mm)
Stone Count: About 75 to 110 stones per pound
From: Russia
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Treasure Bags! Velour pouches for storing
stones or giving them as gifts. | |
Amazonite is a green microcline feldspar that is exceptionally popular as a gemstone.
It was named for the Amazon River which flows near some of the first commercial deposits of Amazonite.
For sale are beautifully polished Amazonite gemstones. These tumbled stones are sold in 4 ounce
(113 gram), 8 ounce (226 gram) and one pound (453 gram) bags. Your stones will be similar in size, shape and color to
the stones pictured above. They are perfect for a variety of jewelry and craft projects - or simply to admire.
More information about Amazonite:
Amazonite is a popular stone with rockhounds, jewelers and the general
public. It is often used to make beads that are used in necklaces, bracelets
and earrings. It is also cut into cabochones and those stones are set into
pendants, earrings and pins.
Amazonite works well in a variety of craft, decorative and jewelry projects.
However, it does not make a good stone for rings or other items that might
be subject to impact because it cleaves easily.
Amazonite is found at many locations worldwide. Lots of bright green material
has been mined in Brazil. Amazonite has been mined from pegmatite deposits near
Pike's Peak, Colorado. And, the mines in the Ural Mountains of Russia have
produced Amazonite in a variety of green shades, including some light green material.
Amazonite Properties |
| Color |
Light green to bright green, blue green. |
| Hardness |
6 - 6.5 |
| Optical Properties |
Translucent |
| Luster |
Vitreous |
| Cleavage |
Perfect in two directions at 90 degrees. |
| Specific Gravity |
2.5 - 2.6 |
| Crystal Properties |
Triclinic |
| Mineral / Rock Type |
A varieity of microcline feldspar. |
| Healing Properties |
None scientifically proven. |
| Other Properties |
Easily fractured along cleavage planes. |
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Keychain Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with six keychains and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) or "large" (7/8 inch to 1 1/4 inch) " size stones. |
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Necklace Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with three necklace chains (16 inch), three bails (to hold the bell-caps) and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" size stones (3/4 inch to 1 inch). |
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Tie Tac Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit contains three tie tac sets. We recommend "small" (1/2 inch to 3/4 inch)or "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) size stones. |
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Glue: Epoxy 330:
A water-clear glue made for bonding gem materials to metal findings and for bonding glass, china ceramics and other non-porous materials. Mix Part A with Part B, apply, hardens in two hours. |
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The words "gold" and "silver" as used above are colors and do not imply precious metal content. |
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