Chrysoprase derives its name from the Greek, chyrs (gold or yellow) and prase the green colour of of the vegetable leeks.

Chrysoprase is a variety of chalcedony, which is a type of quartz.  The green yellow colouring of chrysoprase is dependent upon the amount of nickle the gem stone contains.

Chrysoprase is a healing and an abundance stone.

It is primarily a calming and balancing stone, that can lift depression and also help mend a broken heart.

It is a stone that can bring joy and happiness into ones life.

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December 02, 2013