ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CHRYSOPRASE
Crisopace, from Old French, from Latin chrӯsoprasus, from Greek khrusoprasos, from chryso- + prason leek.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHRYSOPRASE»
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The Book of Stones: Who They Are and What They Teach
Solar Plexus (3rd) Chrysoprase is a green Chalcedony, a member of the Quartz
group with a hardness of 7. Its crystal system is hexagonal (trigonal). It is one of
the rarest and most valuable of the Chalcedonies. Its green color comes from ...
Robert Simmons, Naisha Ahsian, 2007
444; Dyed with nickel: 632, 444 Fluorescence: None Chrysoprase is considered
the most valuable stone in the chalcedony group. The name (Greek — gold-leek)
seems misapplied today. The microscopic fine quartz fibers have a radial ...
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Geochemical Methods of Prospecting for Non-Metallic Minerals
Quartz, chalcedony, opal and prasopal, which are resistant to weathering and are
preserved in alluvial formations, as well as tourmaline, talc, asbestos, garnierite,
cacholong and sapphirine, are associated with chrysoprase. Mineralogical ...
Igor' L. Komov, A. N. Lukashev, A. V. Koplus, 1994
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Rock Roles: Facts, Properties, and Lore of Gemstones
Chrysoprase. is a wonderfully durable stone that resists chipping and cracking,
so it can be worn everyday. The bright color can fade if exposed to heat and
sunlight, but can be restored with moist heat.
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Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa
quartz variety: Chrysoprase / citrine 402: Outcrops of black chromite seams
sandwiched between white anorthosite,. 361: Polished mtorolite cabochon, 1. 7
cm, from the Great Dyke, Zimbabwe. nodules hosted in marble at two farms, ...
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A System of Mineralogy: In which Minerals are Arranged ...
Calcedony, — 2d Kind, Chiytoprase. Seeond Kind. Chrysoprase*. Krisopras,
Werner. Achates-prasius, Wall. t. i. p. 292. — Chrysoprase, Rome de Lisle, X. ii. p.
167. — Krisopras, Went. Cronst. p. 99. Id. Wid, p. 356. — Chrysoprasium, Kirtv.
vol.
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Gems: Their Sources, Descriptions and Identification
Chrysoprase, popular in the nineteenth century, was often cut as low cabochons
with a narrow rim of facets around the edge. It was mined in the Urals, though
probably the most important European deposit was and to some extent still is in ...
CHRYSOPRASE This apple green stone is a quartz — or more specifically, a
form of chalcedony — mined in Brazil, Australia, North America, and Russia. The
lovely, dazzling green is derived from the nickel content in its chemical makeup.
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A catalogue of the collection of pearls and precious stones ...
THE CHRYSOPRASE. This stone is a beautiful variety of calcedony, which
occurs only at Kosemutz, in Silesia ; it is of the same hardness and specific
gravity as calcedony, but differs in being of a more or less bright and clear apple
or ...
Henry Philip Hope, Bram Hertz, 1839
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Divine Intervention III: A Guide To The Biblical Crystals - ...
Genesis of name: The name chrysoprase comes from the Greek words chrysos
meaning “gold”; and prason meaning “leek” or “bloom”. The Greeks bestowed
this name due to the presence of the golden drops that appear to be contained in
...
Sandye M. Roberts and Arthur L. Jones, III
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHRYSOPRASE»
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Zen Jewelz By: ZenJen Announces July Stone of the Month
A beautiful stretch bracelet designed with Chrysoprase healing crystal. These gems are said to promote hope and give personal insight. «Digital Journal, Jul 15»
Artist Next Door: Cowan opens jewelry store in Chicago
Cowan's favorite stones to work with are diamonds, turquoise, chrysoprase and tanzanite. Finding stones, she says, is a picky process, and she ... «Fond du Lac Reporter, Jun 15»
Wheelwright Museum opens its first gallery devoted to Native …
The bracelet is of silver, gold, coral, sugilite and turquoise, and the ring is of gold, chrysoprase and coral. (Courtesy of Addison Doty). «Albuquerque Journal, Jun 15»
Fashion » Where to Buy: June/ July 2015
... and diamond necklace, and gold, emerald, chrysoprase, turquoise, and diamond bracelet, prices upon request, piaget.com; Perez Sanz belt, ... «W Magazine, May 15»
Fine Jewelry Worthy of a Treasure Hunt
Clockwise from bottom left: Tiffany & Co. chrysoprase bead necklace, price upon request, Tiffany & Co., 800-843-3269, Graff yellow diamond ... «Wall Street Journal, May 15»
The Om factor: the feel-good power of gemstones
... studded with gemstones, grey and brown diamonds, angel-skin coral, rock crystal, amethyst and chrysoprase and are hung on brass chains. «Financial Times, May 15»
9 Great Mother's Day Gifts in Chicago
The chrysoprase and brass wall hanging from local jeweler Theresa Cowan (Mineralogy Design) is understated, calming, and exquisite. $240 ... «Chicagomag.com, Apr 15»
Launch of 2015 Amulette de Cartier Collection
... for happiness), lapis lazuli (blue, for serenity), malachite (green, for luck), carnelian (orange, for vitality), chrysoprase (green, for fulfilment). «SENATUS, Apr 15»
Carey Mulligan Graces the Cover of WSJ. Magazine
... Los Angeles, and Mahnaz Collection lapis and chrysoprase ring, $4,000, mahnazcollection.com Photography by Angelo Pennetta for WSJ. «Wall Street Journal, Apr 15»
CLT Made: Gale Jewelry
... ($45), amethyst on sterling silver chain ($30), emeralds on matte gold chain ($45), chrysoprase on matte gold chain ($40). | GALE JEWELRY. «Charlotte Observer, Apr 15»
