Australian Chrysoprase 4mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch Cape Emerald inclusions of Goethite or Hematite

inclusions of Goethite or Hematite refract the light between the layers of the crystal

which is not Jasper but rather a combination of Feldspar and Quartz

Yellow Opal does not display the changeable flash of internal luster that other opals are known for

This earned it the Russian name “orletz” or Eagle Stone

or merlinite

Australian Chrysoprase 4mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch Cape Emerald inclusions of Goethite or HematiteChrysoprase is a bright apple green, translucent stone, whose color often caused ancient jewelers to confuse it with Emerald. A cryptocrystalline Chalcedony, its brilliant color comes from the presence of very small inclusions of Nickel compounds, as opposed to the presence of Chromium which creates Emeralds green color. Chrysoprase is believed to balance the heart chakra and help one understand their needs and emotions.