Polished Large Green Chrysoprase Display Crystal x 1 From Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar
A NOTE FROM NICK
A large polished Green Nickel Malagasy Chrysoprase standing display crystal.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Chrysoprase from Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar
Specimens from Ambatondrazaka in Madagascar consist of Chrysoprase, a translucent to semi-translucent variety of Chalcedony (cryptocrystalline quartz) colored vivid apple green to deep green by trace Nickel content. Material occurs as nodules, rough pieces, or polished forms like spheres, towers, and free forms, often showing uniform rich green hues with subtle translucency, occasional brown inclusions, or mottled patterns; sourced from Nickel bearing deposits in the region, known for high-quality color saturation compared to other localities.
PRODUCT MINERALS
Chalcedony, Nickel
PRODUCT FEATURES
Translucent, Opaque
PRODUCT COLOUR
Green, Brown
MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
6.5 to 7
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar
Grade = Very Good Grade
Size = 76 - 292 mm