CHRYSOPRASE Mini (5-8 mm) polished stones 1/2 Pound

 CHRYSOPRASE (Grade D) These D-grade CHRYSOPRASE tumbled stones from Australia are certainly affordable compared to better grades but still fairly expensive.  Chrysoprase is the name of a translucent chalcedony that ranges in color between yellowish green and green. Its green color is usually caused by traces of nickel. Beautiful green chrysoprase is the second most valuable variety of chalcedony after gem silica.  The name "chrysoprase" is from the Greek words for "golden apple" or "golden leek." Today it is most often used for making beads and cabochons. Exceptional pieces of chrysoprase are sometimes cut into translucent faceted stones. This lot of Mini stones is unsorted, and this lot has quite a bit of miscellaneous stones and matrix.  Some wood chips from the tumbling process may also be found although it looks fairly clean in that regard.  Please look at the photo for details.   SIZE:  Mini (5-8mm) but some may vary in size.  WEIGHT:  Package contains 1/2 pound of stone