Colorado Amazonite |
Colorado Amazonite |
Oct 18 2008, 12:44 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 4,149 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 3 |
Here are some pictures of Colorado Amazonite which we discuss and work in often.
Small thumbnail size specimens Large cabinet piece The blue coloration of amazonite is due to a very small amount of lead while formation occured. Cabochons from amazonite sometimes have this elegant "sheen" or chatoyancy like this one Mrs.CP did. -------------------- CP-Owner/Administrator
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Mar 11 2015, 10:58 PM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 730 Joined: 6-July 14 From: Grant, CO Member No.: 117,890 |
Fancy... oh, I'm not allowed to swear, hopefully you get where I was going... That's nice, wish I could find some...
-------------------- - You Rock! (Literally)
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