Chrysoverde (tm) Natural Green Chalcedony Cabochons from Peru, order 10x8mm to 8x6mm

Here is a fun combination of spring greens in this five-stone set of natural color chalcedony ovals! These really glow when you see them in person!

10x8mm to 8x6mm

7.60 carats total

100% natural gem, no treatments or enhancements

Fair Trade cut calibrated

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This Stone's Provenance

Our Chrysoverde (tm) Natural Green Chalcedony comes from old copper mines and some new discoveries in the high desert of the Peruvian Andes. When the mines stopped producing easy-to-mine native copper they were left for better prospects. The metal miners never recognized the beauty of the gem material they were tossing aside in their pursuit of copper! We are happy to have the opportunity to rescue these beautiful gems and bring them to you. Peru is currently the major source for this chalcedony now; however similar material has been found in both Nevada and Arizona. The jelly greens and blue-greens are characteristic of the Peruvian mines.

About Our Chrysoverde (tm) Natural Green Chalcedony

Chalcedony is the semi-translucent to semi-transparent crypto-crystalline variety of quartz. Physically it has the same toughness and durability of agate, but is distinguished as chalcedony because of its more even color and lack of banding and patterning usually associated with agate. The vibrant colors are produced by microscopic inclusions of chrysocolla and other secondary copper minerals that can manifest a whole spectrum of blue to green in the chalcedony. Gem Silica Chrysocolla is the electric blue variety of this stone. Our Chrysoverde (tm) Chalcedony is the green variety of this stone. It is a natural, unenhanced gemstone. We gave this stone its name over 20 years ago when this material first came out of Peru...Chryso-, referring to the fact that it is a Chrysocolla Chalcedony...-verde, referring to the fact that it is green.

Attributes
Hardness: 6.5-7
Refractive Index:1.535 - 1.539 1.54 spot
Specific Gravity:2.60+
Enhancement: (N) None

Care
Ultrasonic:Usually Safe
Steamer: Heat may cause shock
Clean with:Warm mild soapy water

Locations
Worldwide:Peru,
United States:Arizona, Nevada

Notes:
Common 'Grey' Chalcedony is sometimes dyed (D) to a similar color and marketed under various names. Always be sure to check if your beautiful stone is natural!

Lore:
It is believed that this stone can better connect people with the 'Spiritual Forces' in the Earth. Chrysocolla is also said to enhance feminine energy, while chalcedony increases vitality and helps promote emotional balance.

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