Chrysoprase

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

Chrysoprase Information

Chrysoprase is apple green chalcedony. The shade of green is due to nickel. Chrysoprase has a hardness rating of 7.

Chrysoprase will fade in the sunlight.

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

Chrysoprase is used for spiritual protection. Chrysoprase was said said to be a "Victory Stone."

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