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 About Chrysoprase
| Where Chrysoprase is Found : |
Color of Chrysoprase : |
| Chrysoprase can be found in Australia, Brazil, the Ural Mountains of Russia, and parts of the Western United States. |
Chrysoprase generally ranges from a pale apple green to a brighter kelly green. This gemstone also comes in a version called lemon chrysoprase which is a pale yellow color, although the lemon variety is often speckled with darker greens. |
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Anniversary : |
| Chrysoprase is an alternative birthstone for May. It is also an astrological birthstone for Gemini. |
Chrysoprase is the anniversary gemstone for the 18th year of marriage. |
| History of Chrysoprase : |
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Chrysoprase is sometimes called "Australian Jade" for its brilliant green coloring. Chrysoprase was used by many ancient cultures in ornamental objects and jewelry including the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. It was even believed to have the power to turn the wearer invisible. Prussia's Frederick the Great so loved the stone that he commissioned two tables made of chrysoprase. Chrysoprase is even mentioned in the Bible and is therefore considered to be the tenth in the walls of the heavenly Jerusalem. |
| Spiritual and Physical Beliefs About Chrysoprase : |
| Some spiritualists believe that chrysoprase can be used as a stone of protection for young children and animals. Others believe it can relieve stress and bring success.
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