Amazonite

Material reference

Amazonite · Lakás ng Loob

Scientific identity, documented history, and community contexts are presented with sources. TÁWID’s contemporary design interpretation is identified separately.

Material identity

Amazonite is the green to blue-green variety of microcline, a potassium feldspar. Microcline is a crystalline mineral, whereas “amazonite” is a variety name used for a particular appearance within that species. The Smithsonian identifies an amazonite specimen from Virginia, illustrating why a material’s name should not be read as proof that it came from the Amazon region.

Microcline has a Mohs hardness of approximately 6–6.5 and prominent cleavage. A polished surface can resist some scratching while remaining vulnerable to a sharp blow along a cleavage direction. This distinction between scratch resistance and resistance to impact is important for a bead worn against a table or beside harder jewellery. [1] [3]

Documented historical context

Amazonite was used as an inlay material in Tutankhamun’s funerary mask. GIA’s historical review places it alongside lapis lazuli, turquoise, carnelian, quartz, and obsidian in the same object. The contrasting materials formed part of an Egyptian royal funerary representation, shaped and fitted by specialist craftspeople.

Its use there documents a particular material choice within a complex composition. The mask’s significance belongs to its royal, funerary, and representational setting; it does not establish truthful communication or emotional healing as universal ancient meanings of amazonite. [2]

TÁWID’s contemporary interpretation

Lakás ng Loob is TÁWID’s contemporary title for courage expressed with integrity.

Material note

For this contemporary bracelet, colour and material identity can be described separately from geographical provenance. An Egyptian historical comparison does not establish where a modern bead was mined.

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