Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase is a green variety of chalcedony that has been colored by nickle oxide. It ranges in color from apple green to deep green. It is compsoed of crystals so fine they are not seen as distinct particles under normal magnification. It has a mohs hardness of 6-7 and a conchoidal fracture like flint.
Chrysoprase is a green variety of chalcedony that has been colored by nickle oxide. It ranges in color from apple green to deep green. It is compsoed of crystals so fine they are not seen as distinct particles under normal magnification. It has a mohs hardness of 6-7 and a conchoidal fracture like flint.
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| Object | U Number | Museum Number (UPM Date Reg Number) | Museum Number (BM Registration Number) | Museum Number (UPM B-number) | Description (Catalog Card) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11531 | 30-12-451 | (none) | (none) | Beads. Carnelians, lapis & chrysoprases (?) see Field Notes. | |
 | 17826 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Beads. Mixed: a long barrel of blue paste with gold caps, lentoids of carnelian, jasper, amazonite (?) and chrysoprase, crystal pendant and carnelian rings. Kassite. |
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Inorganic Remains > Stones and Minerals > Mineral > Semi-precious > Chalcedony > Chrysoprase