This a form of chalcedony which has tiny grains of nickel in the stone and is formed from weathering. High heat or exposure to sunlight will cause the color to fade. Two areas for chrysoprase are Australia and California. Arizona also has some chrysoprase.
The green color may resemble the color of an emerald but it is usually an apple-green color. Some shades of green may resemble jade but chrysoprase and jade are not the same. Many amulets had chrysoprase which was said to promote healing.
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