Australian Chrysoprase 14mm Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch featured_08102023 as well as translucent and

as well as translucent and iridescent

Gem Silica occurs in a vivid blue green color due to the presence of copper in the stone and is free of inclusions of other minerals

It has been mistaken for ruby and sapphire at times

It is a phyllosilicate composed of silicon

Australian Chrysoprase 14mm Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch featured_08102023 as well as translucent andChrysoprase 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.