Russian Amazonite

While Amazonite is found in several locations globally, Russian Amazonite is widely considered the gold standard for color intensity. Sourced primarily from the Ilmen Mountains in Russia, this variety of microcline feldspar is famous for its vibrant, "electric" teal and deep mint-green hues.

What sets the Russian variety apart is its high contrast and "silky" texture. It often features crisp white streaks—caused by perthitic intergrowths of albite—that create a beautiful, mottled appearance reminiscent of a tropical sea or fine marble. Unlike the paler, pastel tones of Peruvian Amazonite, the Russian stone offers a bold saturation that demands attention.