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Chrysoprase

Chrysoprase — Chalcedony

Chrysoprase is the nickel-coloured apple green of the chalcedony family, at its best from Queensland, Australia. Even, translucent, natural green at a fraction of jade's price, it must be separated from ubiquitous dyed imitations.

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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