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Chrysoprase

SiO₂ - Silicon Dioxide

Chrysoprase is apple green chalcedony. The shade of green is due to nickel. Chrysoprase is often referred to as Australian Jade due to its green color. It is often used for beads, cabochons and cameos. More on...

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Care and Treatment

Chrysoprase will fade in the sunlight.

Hardness

Chrysoprase has a hardness rating of 7.

Specific Gravity: 2.65 - 2.66

Healing

NA

Where Found

The best chrysoprase is found in Australia (Queensland). Other places include: Austria, Brazil, Czechoslovakia, Russia, and USA (California).

Birthstone Months

May: Other Birthstone

Star Stone Months

Gemini (May 21 - Jun 20): Birthstone

Anniversary Gemstone

Chrysoprase is not an anniversary gemstone

 
Mystical Properties

Chrysoprase is used for spiritual protection.

 
Lore

Chrysoprase was said said to be a "Victory Stone."

In the 1800's, Chrysoprase was said to help thieves become invisible.