CHRYSOPRASE (natural piece) - Australia
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Natural piece
Wingellina, Tomkinson Range, Western Australia
Chrysoprase is a gemstone variety of chalcedony that contains small quantities of nickel. Its colour varies from apple-green to deep green.
Chrysoprase first became well known in Europe after it was discovered in Poland. Today, most chrysoprase comes from Australia.
Size: approx. 8 x 5 x 1.5 centimetres
Weight: 90 grams