Chrysoprase

Chrysoprase is often referred to as Australian Jade due to its wonderful green color. It is often used for beads, cabochons and cameos.

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What it is

Chrysoprase is apple green chalcedony. Its color can go to a darker green. However, if it is dark green this gem is simply called prase. The shade of green is due to the amount of nickel. Chrysoprase has a hardness rating of 7.

Care

Chrysoprase will fade in the sunlight. It is generally durable, but as will all gemstones, it is recommended to store it separately to prevent accidental scratching.

Whare It Is Found

The best chrysoprase is found in Australia (Queensland). Other places include: Austria, Brazil, Czechoslovakia, Russia, and USA (California).

Birthstone Months with Chrysoprase

• May Birthstone: Other Birthstone
• Gemini (May 21-Jun 20): Birthstone

Chrysoprase is not an anniversary gemstone.

Chrysoprase Jewelry Care & Where Books Lore Jokes
Gemstone Information Birthstone Jewelry

Actual Gem-related books:
• Gem Identification Made Easy: A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling New 2nd Edition - by Antoinette L. Matlins & Antonio C. Bonanno
  This book is really great for knowing he latest gems, synthetics, treatments, and instruments. Easy to use.

• Gemstone Buying Guide: A Guide to Buying - by Renee Newman
  Very nice gemstone identification book.

  Bibliography:

• The Curious Lore of Precious Stones - by George Frederick Kunz
  The definitive book on fascinating, traditional gem lore. Very practical.

• Gemstones (Smithsonian Handbooks) - by Cally Hall, Harry Taylor (Photographer)
  A field guide to gemstones. Nice pictures and good, brief, well-written descriptions of over 130 varieties of gemstones.

• Spiritual Value of Gem Stones - by Wally Richardson and Lenora Huett
  Very sweet book on the mystical properties of gemstones.

• Gemstones of the World - by Walter Schumann
  A very well written source on gemstones with great descriptions and photographs

  
  

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Chrysoprase is used for spiritual protection. Some say it helps with fertility.

 
Lore

Chrysoprase was said said to be a "Victory Stone." It was used by Alexander the Great in battle.

In the 1800's, Chrysoprase was said to help thieves become invisible.

What gemstone seems to get the highest honors at Christopher's award banquets?
Chrysoprase.