CHRYSOPRASE XX-Small (6-10 mm) polished stone 1/2 Pound

 CHRYSOPRASE (Grade D) These D-grade CHRYSOPRASE tumbled stones from Australia are certainly affordable compared to better grades but still a bit pricy.  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.   These stones are unsorted, so there are other stoned and sometimes wood chips mixed in. The lot has quite a bit of matrix stone and other chalcedony mixed in.  Please see the photo. 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. SIZE:  XX-Small (6-10mm), most are from 1/4 to 3/8 inch in length but some may vary in size.  WEIGHT:  Package contains 1/2 pound of stones. COUNT:  about 450 to 750