Australian Chrysoprase Faceted 2mm Cube - 15-16 Inch 8-Inch Strands inclusions of Goethite or Hematite

inclusions of Goethite or Hematite refract the light between the layers of the crystal

” which translates to “stone of many colors

and short prismatic crystals

this color forms black

calcium carbonate and other materials

Australian Chrysoprase Faceted 2mm Cube - 15-16 Inch 8-Inch Strands inclusions of Goethite or HematiteChrysoprase 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.