amazonite
noun
am·a·zon·ite
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Definition of amazonite
: an apple-green or bluish-green variety of microcline
Examples of amazonite in a Sentence
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Here: the Magnitude necklace with 107-plus carats of Mozambique ruby beads mixed with cabochon rubies, watercolor tourmalines, turquoise amazonites, onyx, and diamonds. — Vogue, "Haute Couture Jewelry Report: A New Generation Alights," 9 July 2019 And, as always, an Atlantic necklace in amazonite for me. — Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, "One of Kate Middleton's Favorite Jewelers Just Opened a New Boutique," 11 July 2019 But the big draw to Morefield’s is its amazonite—the mine sits on a deposit of the green stuff more abundant than anywhere else in the country. — Todd Plummer, Vogue, "Where to Find Your Own Crystals in the Wilds of the United States," 30 Mar. 2018 The décor there reflects the tension of luxury that so delights Krakoff: A wall of bluish amazonite stone references the brand’s famous shade. — Christina Binkley, WSJ, "The Secret Inside Tiffany’s Blue Box: Reed Krakoff," 26 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'amazonite.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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