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Amazonite

Amazonite is simply microcline with a touch of lead in its crystal lattice, which lends it a blue-green color in hand sample.

A small hand sample of amazonite
Amazonite in pegmatite

In thin section, alkali feldspar grains often look like they’re sprinkled with dirt (PPL) or tiny confetti (XPL). You can find the explanation on the alkali feldspar page.

Amazonite at mindat.org

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