Australian Chrysoprase 4x10mm Chip - 15-16 Inch R1852 a mineral of the Quartz

a mineral of the Quartz family

periwinkle

a form of silica with a cryptocrystalline structure that incorporates Moganite along with the Quartz

Famous malachite mines in the Ural mountains of Russia once produced 20 to ton blocks of the stone

Many stones in the Russian crown jewels from the 17th century which were thought to be rubies are actually red Tourmaline

Australian Chrysoprase 4x10mm Chip - 15-16 Inch R1852 a mineral of the QuartzChrysoprase is a bright apple green, translucent stone, whose color often caused ancient jewelers to confuse it with Emerald. A cryptocrystalline Chalcedony, its brilliant color comes from the presence of very small inclusions of Nickel compounds, as opposed to the presence of Chromium which creates Emeralds green color. Chrysoprase is believed to balance the heart chakra and help one understand their needs and emotions.