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Chrysoprase

Gemstone
Chrysoprase, chrysophrase or chrysoprasus is a gemstone variety of chalcedony that contains small quantities of nickel. Its color is normally apple-green, but varies from turquoise-like cyan to deep green. The darker varieties of chrysoprase are... Wikipedia
Color: Green
Hardness (Mohs hardness scale): ≥ 7
Refractive index: 1.54 – 1.55
Chemical formula: SiO₂
Month: May
Category: Mineral