Color: Green Weight: 8.30 cts Treatment: None Origin: Tanzania
Play a video Basic gemstone information: Chrysoprase is one of the most beautiful semi-precious stones, having a green color of various shades and a fairly high clarity. It has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale.
The main deposits of Chrysoprase are located in Germany, Tanzania and Brazil.
Alexander the Great wore a belt with chrysoprase on the buckle, believing that the stone would bring him luck in battles and protect him from enemies. King Frederick the Great of Prussia wore a ring with the stone as a source of wisdom and strength.
Since ancient times the healing properties of Chrysoprase have been valued. It is believed that it improves eyesight, normalizes brain function, reduces the likelihood of depression development and calms.
The stone is suitable for Taurus as they are patron saint of money and financial prosperity. It is recommended to financiers and people engaged in the turnover of money. But anyone can buy it, as the stone is not harmful to any of the signs of the Zodiac.
