Tradename(s):

Green Chalcedony, Australian Imperial Jade

Family:

Quartz/Chalcedony group

Description:

It is yellow green to apple green from the presence of nickel, translucent to opaque. It is found in seams. A chalcedony in the Quartz family. It is excellent for carving and cabochons. Unlike most other green stones, which owe their color to chromium or vanadium, chrysoprase derives its green color to staining by nickel oxide compounds.

Hardness:

6.5-7

Found:

Australia (western), Brazil, Russia, Madagascar, South Africa, and California/USA

Healing Properties:

Aids in rheumatism. It promotes fertility and assists in being receptive to the energy required to pro-create. A stone to heal the broken heart.

Astrology:

Associated with the sign of Cancer. It is the gemstone of the month of May along with agate and emerald. The stone of the April Moon (growing moon).

Chakra:

4th-Heart

Feng Shui:

Legends and Folklore:

This stone was the favorite jewel or stone of Queen Anne of England and has remained popular all the way through the reign of Queen Victoria. The Greeks and Romans used the stone in cameos. The name comes from the Greek words "Chryso" (golden) and "prason" (a leek) and it was considered the perfect dream stone. In Egypt, the stone was set next to Lapis Lazuli for beads and jewelry. It can be seen today decorating many buildings in beautiful Prague, including the Chapel of St. Wenceslas. The well-known designer, Peter Carl Faberge, used it often in his exquisite pieces. The stone is even referenced in the Bible. The Book of Revelations (21:20) describes the holy city of Jerusalem with its 12 foundation walls, each decorated with precious gemstones, including the tenth, being chrysoprase.