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Chrysoprase Gemstone
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Chrysoprase was once used for spiritual protection and was said to be a "victory stone". In the 1800's, it was believed to help thieves escape execution by becoming invisible if a
Chrysoprase was held in their mouth. Chrysoprase is a natural green color gemstone from Queensland, Australia, therefore it is often referred to as Australian Jade.
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ENHANCEMENT CODE N
Click to view AGTA
code.
PROPERTIES
Refractive Index 1.535-1.539
Hardness = 6.5-7 (Moh's
Scale)
Specific Gravity =2.60
Species - Chalcedony
Optic Character - aggregate
WARNINGS FOR CARE
Ultrasonic: Usually safe
Steamer: Usually safe
Heat: Poor; color change may occur with heat
Chemicals that harm:
Hydrofluoric acid, nitric acid.
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Crystal Structure
Crystal system: Hexagonal, microcrystalline aggregate.
MAJOR SOURCES
Australia |
Birthstones |
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January |
Garnet |
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February |
Amethyst |
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March |
Aquamarine |
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April |
Diamond |
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May |
Emerald |
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June |
Pearl/Alexandrite |
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July |
Ruby |
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August |
Peridot |
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September |
Sapphire |
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October |
Opal/Tourmaline |
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November |
Topaz or Citrine |
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December |
Blue Topaz or Zircon |
Cabochon
is the popular cut used in jewelry for
Chrysoprase.
Cabochons are smooth polished surfaces not
faceted.
Common Cut
Examples. |
Round
Chrysoprase Cabochons. |
Oval Chrysoprase
Cabochons.
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