Literary notes about amazon (AI summary)
In literature, a few authors have employed “amazon” not only as a geographical or mythic reference but also as a distinct color, lending their descriptions an exotic and natural vibrancy. For example, in [1] the term appears in a list alongside other gem-inspired hues—Oriental Emerald, Chrysoberyl, Malachite, and Violet—suggesting that “amazon” evokes a lush, rainforest quality in its tone. Similarly, in [2] “amazon stones” are featured as part of a jeweled necklace, implying that the color carries an air of opulence and mystery reminiscent of the deep, verdant Amazon. These instances illustrate how the color “amazon” is used to infuse literary descriptions with a sense of exotic allure and natural richness.
- Oriental Emerald, Chrysoberyl, Emerald, Chrysoprase, Chrysolite, Amazon Stone, Malachite. Violet.
— from Underground Treasures: How and Where to Find Them
A Key for the Ready Determination of All the Useful Minerals Within the United States by James Orton - A necklace of rock crystal, emeralds, hexagonal crystals, and amazon stones; from Egypt.
— from The Curious Lore of Precious Stones
Being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination. Crystal gazing, birth-stones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary by George Frederick Kunz