Discover this beautiful natural rough Chrysoprase from Africa, featuring an attractive translucent apple-green body color combined with its natural iron-rich host rock. This untreated specimen is suitable both for gemstone faceting and as a decorative mineral for collectors.
Thanks to its vivid green color and relatively clean translucent areas, this rough Chrysoprase offers interesting faceting possibilities for experienced gemstone cutters. At the same time, the natural contrast between the green Chrysoprase and the earthy brown matrix makes it an attractive display specimen.
Each surface remains completely natural, preserving the authentic beauty created by nature over millions of years.
Certificate: RO-CHRY026GR-003-498
Gem Type: Tectosilicate minerals - chrysoprase
Weight: 110.31 Carat
Shape: Rough
Size: 43.5 x 25.9 x 22.0 mm.
Color: green
Clarity: semi-Translucent
Luster: N/A
Treatment: Unheated Untreated
Hardness: 6.0 - 7.0 on Mohs' scale
Birefringence : 0.004–0.009
Crystallography : Trigonal
Dispersion : none
Luster : Greay, waxy
Specific gravity : 2.651–2.91
Suitable for:
- Gemstone faceting
- Mineral collecting
- Display specimen
- Lapidary projects
- Educational collections
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