Australian Chrysoprase 3mm Round Faceted A Grade Banded - 15-16 Inch faceted round after its type locality

after its type locality

A Manganese inosilicate (or chain silicate)

Hematite is an iron oxide and one of the few gemstones with a metallic luster

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Australian Chrysoprase 3mm Round Faceted A Grade Banded - 15-16 Inch faceted round after its type localityChrysoprase 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.