Chrysoprase 10x12-12x16 Drop 8-Inch Clarity Amethyst is a beautiful purple

Amethyst is a beautiful purple stone

It is also thought to offer special protection to the emotionally sensitive

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

giving some rubies a slightly brownish or purplish tint

These strands were cut into beads with some of the material the Chalcedony was mined out of remaining

Chrysoprase 10x12-12x16 Drop 8-Inch Clarity Amethyst is a beautiful purpleChrysoprase 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.