Australian Chrysoprase with Brown 4mm Microfaceted Round - 15-16 Inch Ruby and Sapphire This semi-translucent stone occurs in

This semi-translucent stone occurs in an array of hues

oil and succinic acid

and much of the black Onyx on the market has been artificially colored

It is known for its colors -- dark green and mustardy yellow

Ruby Zoisite occurs naturally when small Ruby crystals become embedded within Zoisite

Australian Chrysoprase with Brown 4mm Microfaceted Round - 15-16 Inch Ruby and Sapphire This semi-translucent stone occurs inChrysoprase 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.