Australian Chrysoprase 4mm Microfaceted Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch R0196 It is believed to be

It is believed to be a powerful meditation stone

and it is known to have been widely used in Aztec and Native American cultures

and the green color is caused by a reaction in the stone when the chrome is introduced to water

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who first discovered the stone in Southern California in 1868

Australian Chrysoprase 4mm Microfaceted Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch R0196 It is believed to beChrysoprase 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.