Australian Chrysoprase Natural 10mm Round Step Cut - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE HoleMatte colored by trace amounts of

colored by trace amounts of chromium and/or vanadium to range in hue from yellow to green to blue to green

though it is referenced as a highly revered stone in much older Inuit tribal legends

1-2 large ranging 20-30mm

periwinkle

features intricate light brown patterns on dark brown stones

Australian Chrysoprase Natural 10mm Round Step Cut - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE HoleMatte colored by trace amounts ofChrysoprase 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.