Australian Chrysoprase 2x3mm Faceted Rondelle AAA Grade - 15-16 Inch Multi most crystals are translucent

most crystals are translucent

second only to Quartz

These colors swirl throughout the stone in fascinating matrices of color

When tumbled it can have the look of polished steel

and this phenomenon is thought to be due to impurities of yttrium or organic matter within the crystal lattice

Australian Chrysoprase 2x3mm Faceted Rondelle AAA Grade - 15-16 Inch Multi most crystals are translucentChrysoprase 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.