Amazonite
Definition
A green to bluish-green variety of microcline feldspar, crystallizing in the triclinic system, widely used as a semi-precious ornamental gemstone. Its unique color and vitreous luster are structurally caused by microscopic trace amounts of lead and water within the crystal lattice.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Amazonite
- Amazonstone
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, regular structural plural variations and standard functional case inflections. |
| Formation | Neologic mineral name derived from the Amazon River geographical root combined with the productive mineralogical suffix '-ite'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [æm.ə.ˈzɒn.aɪt] |
| Source | Glossary of Mineral Species, Crystallography Rules and International Gem Society Indices |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Bijutierul a montat un cristal șlefuit de amazonit în centrul pandantivului de argint.
EN: The jeweler mounted a polished amazonite crystal in the center of the silver pendant.
RO: Acest eșantion de amazonit extras din munții Urali prezintă o irizație superbă atunci când este expus la lumină.
EN: This amazonite sample extracted from the Ural mountains exhibits a superb iridescence when exposed to light.
RO: Profesorul de geologie le-a arătat studenților cum se poate recunoaște un amazonit veritabil după fetele sale de clivaj.
EN: The geology professor showed the students how a genuine amazonite can be recognized by its cleavage faces.
Idioms & Phrases
Cristal de amazonit / Amazonite crystal
RO: Formă minerală granulară sau prismatică aparținând feldspaților calco-sodici, apreciată de colecționari.
EN: A granular or prismatic mineral form belonging to the alkali feldspars, valued by collectors.
Culoare amazonit / Amazonite green color
RO: Nuanță cromatică pastelată de turcoaz sau verde-mentă deschis, specifică acestui tip de silicat.
EN: A pastel chromatic shade of turquoise or light mint-green, specific to this type of silicate.
Mina de amazonit / Amazonite mine
RO: Exploatare minieră sau pegmatită granitică de unde se extrag blocurile brute de mineral pentru prelucrare industrială.
EN: A mining operation or granitic pegmatite from which raw mineral blocks are extracted for industrial processing.
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