Quartz · Chalcedony

Green Chalcedony

Natural green chalcedony comes from mineral inclusions, giving prase, plasma and moss agate their quiet greens. Almost any strong, even green in this family should be suspected of dye until proven otherwise.

Colour
green

Transparency
Translucent

RI
1.530–1.539

SG
2.55–2.70

Mohs
6.5–7.0

Birthstone
March · August · May · July

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Green Chalcedony

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