Chrysoprase

Info: The most precious variant of chalcedony is the apple-green translucent chrysoprase. The crystal of chrysoprase have little enclousures, which are rich of nickel.

How to recognize: When heated or longly exposed to sunlight, the bright green colour of praseme becomes pale.

Found: The most famous deposits of chryzoprase were found in Australia, Russia, USA and in Brazil.

Crystal structure
Trigonal
Hardness
7
Colour
Green
Shine
Wax