Amazonite Bagstones

Amazonite pocket stones from Madagascar

Amazonite

Amazonite is a striking variety of feldspar known for its distinctive blue-green colour. The stone is named after the Amazon, although there are no known deposits in that area. The colour ranges from soft turquoise to deep greenish blue and is caused by the presence of lead and water in the crystal structure. Often amazonite has a slightly striped or mottled pattern, which contributes to its unique appearance.

Major deposits of amazonite include Brazil, Madagascar, Russia and the United States. The brightest and most intensely coloured specimens often come from Colorado and Madagascar. Geologically, amazonite forms in pegmatites, coarse-grained magmatic rocks rich in minerals. The chemical formula of amazonite is K(AlSi₃O₈), and it belongs to the microcline feldspars. With a hardness of 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, amazonite is relatively durable but prone to scratching, so careful use is recommended in jewellery and decorative applications.

Pocket stones

Pocket stones are compact, tumbled and smoothly polished (gem) stones whose oval shape and handy size make them easy to carry in a trouser or jacket pocket, which immediately explains their name. Compared to regular drum stones, pocket stones have a more uniform shape and size, making them comfortable to hold and ideal to carry with you. Despite this consistency, it remains a natural product, so variations in shape, colour and pattern can always occur. This can vary from one type of stone to another.

Generally, pocket stones measure between 3 × 2 × 1 cm and 4 × 3 × 2 cm. Almost all our pocket stones come from Madagascar, where they are carefully selected and processed. The product photos give a good impression of what to expect. Pocket stones are sold by weight, with a minimum order of 200 gr (2x).