Australian Chrysoprase 14mm Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch featured_08102023 Orthoceras was an ancient mollusk

Orthoceras was an ancient mollusk that lived over 370 million years ago

It is a phyllosilicate composed of silicon

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It has been mistaken for ruby and sapphire at times

Gem Silica occurs in a vivid blue green color due to the presence of copper in the stone and is free of inclusions of other minerals

Australian Chrysoprase 14mm Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch featured_08102023 Orthoceras was an ancient molluskChrysoprase 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.