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Green Quartz (Prasiolite)

Green Quartz (Prasiolite) — Quartz

Prasiolite is transparent green quartz, almost always created by heating the right amethyst. It fills the demand for an affordable, clean, leek-green gem.

Colour
green
Transparency
Transparent
RI
1.544–1.553
SG
2.64–2.69
Mohs
7.0
Birthstone
February · November
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