Chrysoprase 10x12-12x16 Drop 8-Inch labordaysale5dollar Malachite was used extensively as

Malachite was used extensively as decoration in the palaces of Russian tsars and forms the columns of St

as well as some occurrences of dark gray

Known in antiquity as the Speaker’s Stone

It is best known for its characteristic deep blue to violet-blue color

iron or manganese imperfections

Chrysoprase 10x12-12x16 Drop 8-Inch labordaysale5dollar Malachite was used extensively asChrysoprase 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.