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Amazonite 
last edited:  12/20/07    number of photos:  10                                                                       
Amazonite is microcline feldspar, KAlSi₃O₈
hardness: 6
microcline feldspar as a mineral

Cabochons
amazonite cabochons:  A  B  C  D  E

amazonite, uncut

amazonite crystals:  A  B  C

block of amazonite: A
amazonite cleavage:  A 

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