CHRYSOPRASE COLLECTION

Chrysoprase is a rare and valuable variety of chalcedony (a type of quartz) known for its vibrant apple-green to deep green color, caused by traces of nickel. 

Key Characteristics:

• Mineral Family: Chalcedony (Cryptocrystalline Quartz)
• Color: Apple-green to deep green (due to nickel content)
• Hardness: 6.5 – 7 on the Mohs scale

Major Sources: Australia (Queensland has the finest quality), Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Poland, Russia, and the U.S.