Australian Chrysoprase A-Grade 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch Chip and most commonly found with

and most commonly found with black inclusions

is a deep blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color

It was first found in a deposit near Shunga village

This Lapis has been treated to enhance the blue color

Australian Chrysoprase A-Grade 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch Chip and most commonly found withChrysoprase 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.