amazonite

/ˌæməˈzɒnɪt, ˌæməˈzoʊnaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A blue-green mineral, a type of feldspar, found in the Amazon region.

“The geologist collected samples of amazonite and quartz crystals from the ancient riverbed.”

Synonyms

  • amazonstone
  • feldspar

Antonyms

  • silicate