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Name
Chrysoprase
Chemistry
Sio2
Uses
As a gemstone and a decorative stone.
Color
Yellow green to apple green.
Hardness
6.5-7
Specific gravity
2.57-2.64
Chrysoprase has a waxy feel with an unmistakable color.
Once you have seen it you will recognise it again. It is translucent to opaque. It sometimes have a cracked look with uneven color distribution. It is found in South Africa and in Zimbabwe. It is similar to Jadeite and Smithsonite
