Australian Chrysoprase Natural 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch Mook while retaining the structure of

while retaining the structure of the wood

First described in 1881

It was named and first described by the Greek philosopher and botanist Theosphrastus in 315 BCE

This species is formally identified as Gliricidia sepium and can be found by different colloquial names in various parts of the world

malachite and a variety of iron oxide minerals

Australian Chrysoprase Natural 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch Mook while retaining the structure ofChrysoprase 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.