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Chrysoprase Beads |
Chrysoprase beads are the most valuable part of chalcedony. It
is formed of multitude of finely grained microcrystals. The origin of the
name has been derived from the Greek "chrysos prason", which
signifies gold leek. These stones can be both opaque or translucent. The
more translucent feature it has, the better will be the quality. The
color of chrysoprase has the tendency to differ. They are highly
susceptible to heating. Similarly, their demand is unlimited when it
comes to making spring and summer jewelry. Chrysoprase is often confused
with money because of its color. It is highly sensitive to sunlight &
heat as it leads to loss of color.
Colors
Chrysoprase beads are found in abundance of colors :
- Pale green
- Yellowish green
- Apple green
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- Deep green
- Shades of brown, yellow & white
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Significance
The chrysoprase stone is considered to have unusual powers. It has the
attributes of many metaphysical characteristics such as :
- Spiritual connection ·
- Sooths heartache
- Combats loneliness
- Promotes emotional balance
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- Relieves gout, eye problems
- Aids mental illness
- increases courage, self awareness
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Usage
Beads from chrysoprase stones are in huge demand when coming to jewelry
making :
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- Earrings
- Necklaces
- Loose Gems
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Material
Chrysoprase beads are used for a variety of purposes when combined with
other important materials which are :
- Sterling Silver
- Gold
- Brass
Manufacturing Hubs
Chrysoprase are found in large part of the world which are :
- Queensland
- Western Australia
- Germany
- Poland
- Arizona
- California
- Brazil
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- Austria
- Czech Republic
- Russia (the Urals)
- Tanzania
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