Chrysoprase
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Color | Green |
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Luster | Vitreous, Waxy |
Crystal system | Hexagonal crystal system |
Chemical formula | SiO₂ |
Hardness (Mohs hardness scale) | 7 |
Mineral class | Chalcedony |
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ID | 696712 |
About Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase, chrysophrase or chrysoprasus is a gemstone variety of chalcedony that contains small quantities of nickel. Its color is normally apple-green, but varies to deep green. The darker varieties of chrysoprase are also referred to as prase.