’A’ Crystals:

AMAZONITE - A microcline variety of feldspar.
CHEMISTRY: KAlSi3O8
COLOR: Most commonly blue-green, deep green, also white, cream, light yellow, light brown, reddish-brown, pink
HARDNESS: 6 - 6.3
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Approximately 2.5 to 2.6
REFRACTIVE INDEX: 1.53
CLEAVAGE: 2,1 - basal ; 2,1 - prismatic ; 3,1 - pinacoidal. The cleavage angle is about 90º
FRACTURE: Conchoidal to uneven
CRYSTALLOGRAPHY: triclinic; Occurs in well formed crystals, which may be enormous in size. The crystals of Microcline are very similar to those of Orthoclase, and form the same twins. Microcline also occurs in grainy and in compact crystal aggregates. Crystals are frequently striated.
Microcline is important in the manufacture of glass and ceramics. Crystals and twins are studied by scientists, as they provide information on the formation of minerals and environmental factors. Well shaped crystals and twins, and crystals of green "Amazonite" are highly sought after by mineral collectors. The variety Amazonite is an important gem. It is cut into beads and cabochons, and is carved into ornamental figures.

Astrological Sign of Virgo.
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