Chrysoprase
About Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase is a beautiful apple-green to mint-green variety of chalcedony colored by nickel. This joyful stone of the heart has been treasured since ancient times for its vibrant color and powerful heart-healing properties, making it one of the most valuable forms of chalcedony.
Crystal Properties
- Mohs Hardness: 6.5-7
- Chemical Composition: SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide with nickel)
- Crystal System: Trigonal (microcrystalline)
- Colour: Apple green, mint green, bright green
- Chakra: Heart Chakra
- Element: Earth, Water
Chrysoprase Varieties
Chrysoprase occurs in several notable varieties:
- Australian Chrysoprase - Vibrant apple green from Australia - Premium quality and color
- Lemon Chrysoprase - Yellow-green variety - Joy and optimism
- Prase - Darker green variety - Deep heart healing
Metaphysical Properties
Known as a stone of joy and heart healing, Chrysoprase opens the heart while promoting forgiveness, compassion, and emotional balance. It's particularly valued for healing heartbreak, attracting new love, and promoting optimism and joy. Many use Chrysoprase to release old emotional patterns, cultivate self-love, and attract abundance through an open, joyful heart.
How to Use Chrysoprase
Wear Chrysoprase over your heart for emotional healing and to attract love, meditate with it to release old pain and cultivate joy, or place it in your space to promote harmony and optimism. Its vibrant green energy makes it perfect for heart healing and attracting positive new beginnings.