Australian Chrysoprase AA 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch Argenon The color of Smoky Quartz

The color of Smoky Quartz is due to natural irradiation and traces of aluminum within the cryst

pink and mauve

It is the most abundant lithium-bearing mineral as well as a significant source of the rare alkali metals rubidium and caesium

The holes in these beads are straight

that is not formed in the Earth’s crust

Australian Chrysoprase AA 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch Argenon The color of Smoky QuartzChrysoprase 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.