Chrysoprase specimen

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Chrysoprase

Silicates

Specimen Details

  • Hardness (Mohs): 6.5–7
  • Chemical Formula: SiO2
  • Crystal System: Trigonal
  • Size: Specimen size varies; record the piece, not the species

Chrysoprase is apple-green chalcedony, a microcrystalline variety of quartz colored by nickel. It is not a separate species from agate or carnelian.

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