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Semi Precious Stone Chrysoprase



Chrysoprase (also Chrysoprase) is a gemstone variety of chalcedony, (fibrous form of quartz) which contains small quantities of nickel. Its color is normally apple-green, but varies from deep green. It is cryptocrystalline that means that it is composed of crystals so fine that they may not be seen as distinct particles under normal magnification. This sets it apart from rock crystal, amethyst, citrine, and also the other varieties of crystalline quartz which are basically transparent and also formed from easily recognized six-sided crystals. Other members of the cryptocrystalline quartz family include agate, carnelian, and also a form of onyx. Unlike many other non-transparent members of the quartz family, it is the color is Chrysoprase, rather than any other pattern of markings, that makes it desirable. The word Chrysoprase comes from the Greek chrysos meaning 'gold' and parson, meaning 'leek'.

Chrysoprase

Historical Facts of Chrysoprase



Refractive Index: 1.544 - 1.553



Chemical Composition: SIO2



Hardness: 6 - 8



Density: 2.65 - 2.66



Crystal Group: Hexagonal



Ocurrence: Queensland, Western Australia, Germany, Poland, Russia, Arizona, California, and also Brazil



Gems Chrysoprase Jewelry



Bracelet
Chrysoprase Bracelet
Earring
Chrysoprase Earring
Necklace
Chrysoprase Necklace
Rings
Chrysoprase Rings

NOVEMBER BIRTHSTONE - CITRINE


Citrine Gemstone

COMMEMORATIVE EVENT - 13th Anniversary
KEYWORDS - Success, Abundance, Personal Power
ALSO KNOWN AS - Merchant's stone, Success stone
COLORS - Pale yellow to brown
OCCURRENCE - Brazil
COLOR ZONING - Tiger stripes or Zebra stripes

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