Australian Chrysoprase 4mm Microfaceted Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch Premier Turquoise The mineral is named for

The mineral is named for the place where it is principally found

so only a finite amount of rough material remains

It is named for its strikingly beautiful swirling patterns of parallel lines

Chiastolite is also known as the Cross Stone for the cross matrices of browns

Australian Chrysoprase 4mm Microfaceted Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch Premier Turquoise The mineral is named forChrysoprase 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.