Chrysoprase, the green chalcedony

Chrysoprase, the green chalcedony

Did you know that chrysoprase is also the birthstone for the month of May, in addition to emerald? This apple-green variety of the mineral chalcedony is a perfect stone to use in jewelry, thanks to its hardness (6.5 - 7 Mohs). This apple-green stone was popular during the Victorian era and used for cameos or intaglios, for example.

Spiritual effects of chrysoprase

This beautiful green chalcedony is a feminine stone that helps with a prosperous delivery. But chrysoprase is also the right stone to gain self-confidence.

Chakra: heart chakra. Birthstone: May.

Location of green chalcedony

Chrysoprase is found in Australia, Brazil, and the USA, among other places. The name chrysoprase comes from Greek where 'chrysos' means gold and 'prase' means leek.

The green stone was also confused with jade in China. The almost opaque chrysoprase owes its color to the chemical element nickel.