Australian Chrysoprase AA 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch Large Hole Rhyolite or Tuff

Rhyolite or Tuff

this semi-precious variety of quartz is found in many locations around the world

This effect is known as “labradorescence

and forms within a host rock such as ironstone or sandstone

Authentic DZI beads were used in ancient times in India

Australian Chrysoprase AA 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch Large Hole Rhyolite or TuffChrysoprase is a bright apple green, translucent stone, whose color often caused ancient jewelers to confuse it with Emerald. A cryptocrystalline Chalcedony, its brilliant color comes from the presence of very small inclusions of Nickel compounds, as opposed to the presence of Chromium which creates Emeralds green color. Chrysoprase is believed to balance the heart chakra and help one understand their needs and emotions.