Amazing amazonite
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The amazonite can be polished and made into bowls, buttons, spheres, beads, vases, cabochons and tiles. Amazonites,the blue-green variety of microline feldspar, are best found in the Pikes Peak area of Colorado. Step by step instructions are presented.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1998
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Carving can be easy
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Beautiful carvings can be made by using stones such as jade, ivory and soft stones. Step-by-step instructions and types of stones that can be used by beginners are presented.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1997
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