Stone: | Amazonite |
Shape: | Tumbled Nugget |
Bead Size: | 10-14mm |
Hole Size: | 1.1mm |
Strand Length: | 16 inches |
Treatments: | None |
Gemstone Beads: | |
Gemstone beads are natural materials; size, color and tone will vary between strands making each one unique. Measurements given are close approximations and can vary up to 10% | |
Amazonite sometimes called "Amazon stone" is a green variety of microcline feldspar. The name is taken from that of the Amazon River, from which certain green stones were formerly obtained, but it is doubtful whether green feldspar occurs in the Amazon area. |