Australian Chrysoprase 4x10mm Chip - 15-16 Inch Rainbow It is best known for

It is best known for its characteristic deep blue to violet-blue color

The rounds even resemble little Earths

with inclusions of iron oxide

It is mined in Peru

Australian Chrysoprase 4x10mm Chip - 15-16 Inch Rainbow It is best known forChrysoprase 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.