Chrysoprase

Chrysoprase crystal stone meaning and gemstone property.

Chrysoprase crystal stone meaning and gemstone property.

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Chrysoprase gemstone

Chrysoprase, also called green agate as trade name is a gemstone variety of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of silica, that contains small quantities of nickel. Its color is normally apple green, but varies to deep green.

The darker varieties of the stone are also referred to as prase. However, the term prase is also used to describe chlorite included quartz, and to a certain extent is a color descriptor, rather than a rigorously defined mineral variety.

Cryptocrystalline quartz

A cryptocrystalline, it means that it is composed of crystals so fine that they cannot be seen as distinct particles under normal magnification. This sets it apart from rock crystal, amethyst, citrine, and the other varieties of crystalline quartz.

Other members of the cryptocrystalline silica family include agate, carnelian, and onyx. Unlike many non transparent silica minerals, it is the color of chrysoprase, rather than any pattern of markings, that makes it desirable.

Green

Unlike emerald which owes its green color to the presence of chromium, the color is due to trace amounts of nickel compounds in the form of very small inclusions. The nickel reportedly occurs as different silicates, like kerolite or pimelite, not NiO mineral, bunsenite, as was reported before.

It results from the deep weathering or lateritization of nickeliferous serpentinites or other ultramafic ophiolite rocks. In the Australian deposits, it occurs as veins and nodules with brown goethite and other iron oxides in the magnesite rich saprolite below an iron and silica cap.

As with all forms of chalcedony, chrysoprase has a hardness of 6 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale and a conchoidal fracture like flint.

Sources

The best known sources are Queensland, Western Australia, Haneti Tanzania, Germany, Poland, Russia, Arizona, California, and Brazil. Deposits in central Tanzania have been in constant production since 1986. The stone and Ni silicate ore deposit in Szklary, Lower Silesia, Poland, was probably the biggest European stones occurrence and possibly also the biggest in the world.

A very similar mineral is chrome chalcedony, in which the color is provided by chromium rather than nickel.

  • Oxide minerals, quartz group
  • CHEMISTRY: Silica (silicon dioxide, SiO2)
  • COLOR: Green
  • REFRACTIVE INDEX: 2.58–2.64
  • BIREFRINGENCE: +0.004
  • SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.58 – 2.64
  • MOHS HARDNESS: 6.5 – 7

Chrysoprase meaning and healing properties benefits

The following section is pseudo scientific and based on cultural beliefs.

Chrysoprase stones meaning. It is used to encourage optimism, joy, and contentment. It also brings success and abundance to new ventures and relationships.

If the crystal has found its way into your life, take it as a sign that you’re in need of an emotional makeover. Known for manifesting optimism, joy, and happiness, the crystal stone is one of the best antidepressants in the world of crystal healing.

If you have a checklist of garden-variety emotional ailments like depression, anxiety, and stress, chrysoprase crystal properties are an effective prescription for encouraging a more positive outlook on life. Keep this gemstone in your corner and remember to always look on the bright side, even during cloudy weather.

FAQ

What is chrysoprase good for?

A delightful stone of the green ray. It has metaphysical properties for healing as well as being a stone to attract new love, abundance and prosperity. It promotes joy and happiness and brings through the vibration of divine truth, while helping to heal the heart of the energy of depression and anxiety.

What does chrysoprase symbolize?

The stone is one of the birthstones for May and has traditionally symbolized happiness, enterprise and prudence. It is a powerful stone that brings good fortune and prosperity.

How can you tell if chrysoprase is real?

To tell if The stone is real or manufactured, like many semiprecious stones, look for small inclusions and imperfections throughout the stone: if there are absolutely no inclusions, the stone is likely worth a lot, treated somehow, or an imitation.

Is chrysoprase expensive?

In terms of value, chrysoprase price tends to be quite expensive, despite the fact that it is not a precious gemstone like diamond. Since many rings are designer jewelry items, they will have significant value as heirlooms.

Is chrysoprase rare?

This gemstone is considered to be the rarest and most valuable stone in the chalcedony quartz group.

What chakra is chrysoprase for?

The stone opens, activates and energizes the heart and sacral chakras, balances yin-yang energy, and brings Universal energy into the physical body. It induces deep meditative states, and imparts a sense of being a part of the divine whole. The stone promotes love of truth.

What does chrysoprase look like?

The stone a translucent chalcedony that ranges in color between yellowish green and green. Its green color is usually caused by traces of nickel. Beautiful green chrysoprase is the second most valuable variety of chalcedony after gem silica.

Is chrysoprase Jade?

Not at all. The crystal is frequently a bright green similar to imperial and other popular forms of jade. The chalcedony is also available in translucent forms, mimicking another popular jade quality.

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