Australian Chrysoprase 6mm Round - 15-16 InchChrysoprase 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.

Rhyolite was named "streaming rock" because of its beautiful bands

Lace Agates are said to keep the wearer well-balanced while helping to banish fear

Zoisite occurs as prismatic

it is formed through the combination of carbonated water

Natural wood beads have markings and color unique to their species

and considered a symbol of eternal life by the Egyptians as well as being a favorite jewel of Cleopatra

but has been used historically to describe the transparent variety

The name "heliodor" is derived from two Greek words: helios "sun

this opal variety is characterized by their dark base tone

Astrophyllite gets its name from the Greek words astron meaning "star" and phyllon meaning "leaf"

The combination of color and pattern variation are reminiscent of Red Creek Jasper

Naturally occurring in hues of blue-green to green with spots and streaks of red