Chrysoprase is one of the rarest and most valuable forms of chalcedony, which is a cryptocrystalline variety of quartz. It is coloured green by traces of nickel and its name derives from the Greek ...

By Jordan Clary in Nevada There's a lovely lilt to the word chrysoprase. It just kind of rolls off the tongue like it belongs in a William Wordsworth poem, and the stone matches its name. Chrysoprase ...

Chrysoprase is a gemstone variety of chalcedony – a cryptocrystalline form of silica – which also contains small quantities of nickel. The origin of the gemstone’s name is Greek and means “golden leek ...

Chrysoprase, in contrast, is reputed to have healing qualities. “The stone promotes love, forgiveness and joy,” said Lito Karakostanoglou, a Greek designer and the founder of Lito Fine Jewelry.

Astrologically, chrysoprase resonates with both Taurus and Gemini, as Taurus transitions into Gemini towards the end of May. Gemini is characterized by its curiosity, adaptability, and quick wit.

Although chalcedony varieties such as chrysoprase and Gem Silica are well known and occur in yellowish green and greenish blue colors, the color of this material was distinctly different from any ...

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A great deal of Marlborough material previously exported to the People’s Republic of China for domestic consumption developed a following as a jade substitute, leading to the misnomer ‘Australian jade ...