Chrysoprase Historically, deposits of Chrysoprase have been found in Eastern Europe, the US, Russia, and Brazil, but by far the lion's share of today's Chrysoprase production comes from Australia.
Chrysoprase was first mentioned in ancient times in 23 AD but not commercially mined till 1740.
Ancient Greeks n Romans had Chrysoprase jewelry as cameos or Intaglios which is fine carving done behind the stone to display beautiful carving in front.
Egyptians used Chrysoprase and Lapis lazuli as decorative gemstone beads.
Russian Czars adored palaces with Chrysopraseand Frederick the great of Prussia made furniture from Chrysoprase to decorate his palace.
Queen Victoria of England considered Chrysoprase her favourite jewel gemstone and she had a huge variety of gems from India to compare Chrysoprase with
Colors range from near-emerald to apple, to leek green. Chrysoprase may be with or without matrix, and its diaphaneity ranges from nearly transparent to opaque. It is a highly sought-after precious gem, and for centuries it has been widely used in the creation and encrustation of jewelry and everyday items.
Chrysoprase meaning, Chrysoprase comes from Greek “chryso prason” for gold leek.
Natural Chrysoprase is considered the most valuable gem in the chalcedony family of gemstones
Metaphysically speaking, these stones improve the physical body in healing, producing visible results.
Chrysoprase is the alternate birthstone for May
Physically, these stones are believed to benefit us by toughening the reproductive organs and opening the sexual chakra. They are thought to increase fertility and assist the body in being open to the energy necessary to pro or co-create. Chrysoprase facilitates an attitude of acceptance. It allows its possessor to be non-judgmental and open to the recognition of fellow beings as equals regardless of their station in life.
Its Chemical Composition number is Si02 and its hardness ratio is 7.and has microscopic quartz fibres that have a radial structure.
Many Chrysoprase gemstone factories process and cut Chrysoprase rock minerals as natural gemstone that facets well and displays good green colour play.
Buy rough Chrysoprase gemstone from mineral auctions to cut and polish or loose Chrysoprase gemstones from Chrysoprase t gemstone dealer Chrysoprase pairs ideal for earrings or matching rings to Chrysoprase beads and carvings, natural Chrysoprase is always popular.
Chrysoprase specimens make one of the best mineral specimen display
