Brazilian Amazonite 7x8mm Faceted Round Nugget - 15-16 Inch Amber First described in 1881

First described in 1881

It is often used in kiln furniture and foundry molds

initially as tools because of its hardness

The name “Fire Opal” is derived from the translucent fiery oranges and reds for which the Opal is known

or subject it to pressure

Brazilian Amazonite 7x8mm Faceted Round Nugget - 15-16 Inch Amber First described in 1881Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue to green to light green stone, often occurring with inclusions of white, yellow or gray and occasionally translucent milky white. It is named for the Amazon River in Brazil, where the stones are thought to have been originally found, however they are not currently sourced from that particular region. Amazonite has a long and illustrious history dating back to Mesopotamia. It was used in the Egyptian Book of the