Amazonite (feldspar)

Other names:

Amazon stone

Appearance:

Opaque green or blue/green

Common confusions......

Jade, and turquoise.

Esoteric beliefs and associations...

When any hint of light blue is present, it helps with patience, contentment and happiness.

Physical properties...

Chemistry	Potassium aluminium silicate
System/Structure	Triclinic (prismatic)
Refractive Index	1.522 - 1.530
Specific Gravity	2.56 - 2.58
Mohs' Hardness	6.0 - 6.5