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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. 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.