amazonite
/am-uh-zuh-nahyt/US // ˈæm ə zəˌnaɪt //UK // (ˈæməzəˌnaɪt) //
亚马逊石,亚马逊岩,亚马逊石膏,亚马逊
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
Mineralogy.
- : a green feldspar, a variety of microcline, used as an ornamental material.
Examples
"Amazonite" was originally misnamed, as none is found along the river of that name.
As has already been said, amazonite is sometimes sold as "jade," which is incorrect.
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