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Prasiolite

Prasiolite is a green variety of quartz. Since 1950, almost all natural prasiolite has come from a small Brazilian mine, but it has also been mined in the Lower Silesia region of Poland. Naturally occurring prasiolite has also been found in the... Wikipedia
Color: Shades of green
Chemical formula: SiO2 Silicon dioxide
Crystal habit: Hexagonal prisms
Crystal system: Trigonal
Refractive index: 1.544 to 1.553