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10 Nov. 9:14 am
http://www.angeliccrystal.co.uk
CHRYSOPRASE
An extremely effective tool for the balancing of energies and for
aligning of the Chakras, it works very well with the Heart Chakra
bringing balance and Love.
It brings a presence of mind and helps us to see through imperfection.
Can help treat infertility and help with sympSweeties related with
problems of the Heart.
A good tool for distant healing and energy healing.
=============
http://www.jewelrymall.com/stones/chrysoprase.html
Chrysoprase Mystical Properties
Chrysoprase is used for spiritual protection.
More Chrysoprase Lore
Chrysoprase was said said to be a "Victory Stone."
In the 1800's, Chrysoprase was said to help thieves become invisible.
====================
http://www.davesdowntoearthrockshop.com/chryso.htm
Chrysoprase
(Alternate May Birthstone)
Rough Chrysoprase from
Yerilla Chrysoprase mine at Yerilla in Western Australia
The name chrysoprase comes from "chrysos prason" (Greek) for gold
leek. Like so many very ancient or even old names for stones used for
ornamentation, it was apparently applied to several yellowish green
gemstones, including beryl, but gradually it became limited to the
apple-green colored microcrystalline variety of quartz (or
chalcedony): chrysoprase.
Chrysoprase is considered the most valuable stone in the chalcedony
group. The microscopic fine quartz fibers have a radial structure.
Unlike most other green stones, which owe their color to chromium or
vanadium, chrysoprase derives its green color to staining by nickel
oxide compounds. Large broken pieces are often full of fissures with
irregular colors.
Tanzanian Chrysoprase
It occurs as nodules or fillings of clefts in serpentine rocks and in
weathered materials of nickel ore deposits. Long ago, the deposit of
Frankenstein (Zabkowice) in Upper Silesia, Poland, was the most
important mine, but it has been worked out since the 14th century.
Today's deposits include Australia (New South Wales), Brazil, India,
Kazakhstan, Madagascar, Russia (the Urals), Zimbabwe, South Africa,
Tanzania, and California.
Before Australia became the dominant source of chrysoprase, dealers
compensated for the gem's scarcity by staining colorless quartz
green, using either nickel salts or chromium salts (both greening
agents). Despite the abundance of chrysoprase today, stones with
ersatz green remain an annoyance and should be guarded against as
natural-color stones become more popular and expensive. According to
Robert Webster's "Gems," the most common simulated greens are
produced with chromium salts. These can be detected with a Chelsea
filter (stained stones show a "brownish-red residual color") and a
spectroscope (look for "three vague lines in the red part of the
spectrum").
Chrysoprase
Color can fade in sunlight and when heated (be careful when
soldering). Fading occurs when dehydration robs stones of their
coloring agent, pimelite a silicate. Pimelite has a layered structure
that readily traps or loses moisture. As stones dry out, they lose
translucency and luster. To restore these attributes, leave stones in
wet cotton or take a bath wearing your chrysoprase jewelry.
Gem chrysoprase is of such fine translucent green color and texture
that it was at first mistaken for green Imperial jadeite. Chrysoprase
has many similarities to (particularly color) and can be confused
with jadeite. It is sometimes marketed as "Australian Imperial Jade".
Lemon Chrysoprase from
Yerilla Chrysoprase mine at Yerilla in Western Australia
Chrysoprase is used mainly in beads and cabachons.
Hardness: 6-7
Chemical Composition: SiO2 silicon dioxide
Australia : Scott 558 : 6 cents : 11 Jul 1973
History:
This material has been mentioned as early in history as 23 AD, but
was not mined commercially until about 1740. Chrysoprase was popular
in the time of the Greeks and Romans when it was cut into cameos and
intaglios. In Egypt it was set next to lapis lazuli and also made
into beads.
It was used lavishly in Europe until the deposits being mined in
Silesia were exhausted and it became rare and expensive. The great
jewelry designer, Peter Carl Fabergé, in some of his most exquisite
works, often used chrysoprase.
Chrysoprase squares ready for carving along with finished pendants
Chrysoprase was a particular favorite of Fredsineaterk the Great of
Prussia. He adorned his opulent palace at Potsdam, named Sans Souci,
with objects and furniture made in whole or part of chrysoprase. All
of the material for these works (among them, two all-chrysoprase
tables) came from a find in what is now Poland but was then Silesia.
This stone was the favorite jewel or stone of Queen Anne of England
and has remained popular all the way through the reign of Queen
Victoria.
Chrysoprase slab
It can be seen today decorating many buildings in beautiful Prague,
including the Chapel of St. Wencelas.
Lore:
The Book of Revelations (21:20) describes the holy city of Jerusalem
with its 12 foundation walls, each decorated with precious gemstones,
including the tenth, being chrysoprase.
Lemon Chrysoprase pendants
According to Alburtus Magnus: The always victorious Alexander the
Great wore a chrysoprase stone in his girdle. One day a snake bit the
stone off the girdle and dropped it in the river. From that time
forward, Alexander never won another battle.
According to the 11th Century Byzantine manuscript of Michael
Psellius, chrysoprase was believed to strengthen vision and relieve
internal pain.
Chrysoprase cabochon
Chrysoprase was said to be a "Victory Stone."
In the 1800's, Chrysoprase was said to help thieves become invisible.
*(A Chrysoprase crystal held in the mouth is said to grant the power
of invisibility.)
Tumbled Chrysoprase
It is believed to encourage maximum physical outcomes to situations
and helps to heal the "broken heart". It encourages fidelity in
business and personal affairs. It is considered useful in treating
disorders of the heart, in increasing dexterity and for treating the
reproductive organs, including an increase in fertility and other
sexual imbalances.
It is a soothing stone for those suffering from the pangs of love. It
helps to release emotional tension and stress. This is a healing
stone: it works well with other stones, increasing the other stone's
healing properties.
Lemon Chrysoprase beads
Green is also the color of abundance, whether in a material sense or
in terms of healing. Traditionally chrysoprase is believed to attract
abundance and to help in success in new ventures. As another example
of the widespread applications of the word "abundance," this stone is
also considered useful in attracting new friends.
Chrysoprase is a stone that can help us to peacefully absorb
spiritual energies, and to make transformation a natural part of our
daily lives. Chrysoprase is protective. It is protective against bad
influences, nightmares, and anguish.
Chrysoprase jewelry
Chrysoprase is said to help with weight loss. That is only because
chrysoprase balances neurotic patterns, eases depression and sexual
imbalance. It is calming, balancing, and healing for
physical/emotional/mental bodies. It helps one see clearly into
personal problems.
http://www.angeliccrystal.co.uk
ROSE QUARTZ
Rose quartz promotes unconditional love, affection, peace and
harmony. It has a calming and cooling energy, removing negativity.
Its energy is soft and silky, making it known as the "stone of gentle
love".
http://www.spiritinside.net/rose.htm
Rose Quartz The Compassion Stone.
Rose Quartz is a special stone indeed. With a beautiful pink hue it
brings with it, as its main property, the ability to open up the
heart center and flood it with compassion. Rose Quartz holds the
wearer's heart in its tiny hands and asks only that one connect to
and sense love and compassion in all things.
http://www.destarte.com/rosequartz.html
Rose Quartz is composed primarily of silicon dioxide (SiO2) and is
almost always found in shapeless masses due to its unorganized
crystals (known as 'massive'). Rose Quartz contains one or more of
the trace minerals Hematite, Goethite or Lepidocrocite that provide
its distinctive pink range of colors. Rose Quartz is called
the "stone of gentle love". It is known for its calming and cooling
effects that help to remove negativity and reinstate self love. It
also is balancing and rejuvenating enhancing your receptivity to art,
music, and the written word. Rose Quartz brings healing, emotional
balance, and channels universal love. It also helps heartbreak and
childhood pain. It is especially good for balancing the love emotions
of the upper four chakras - heart, throat, third eye and crown. Rose
Quartz has an affinity for Libra and vibrates to the number seven.
Enjoy the openness and compassion of Rose Quartz.
10 Nov. 9:14 am
http://www.angeliccrystal.co.uk
CHRYSOPRASE
An extremely effective tool for the balancing of energies and for
aligning of the Chakras, it works very well with the Heart Chakra
bringing balance and Love.
It brings a presence of mind and helps us to see through imperfection.
Can help treat infertility and help with sympSweeties related with
problems of the Heart.
A good tool for distant healing and energy healing.
=============
http://www.jewelrymall.com/stones/chrysoprase.html
Chrysoprase Mystical Properties
Chrysoprase is used for spiritual protection.
More Chrysoprase Lore
Chrysoprase was said said to be a "Victory Stone."
In the 1800's, Chrysoprase was said to help thieves become invisible.
====================
http://www.davesdowntoearthrockshop.com/chryso.htm
Chrysoprase
(Alternate May Birthstone)
Rough Chrysoprase from
Yerilla Chrysoprase mine at Yerilla in Western Australia
The name chrysoprase comes from "chrysos prason" (Greek) for gold
leek. Like so many very ancient or even old names for stones used for
ornamentation, it was apparently applied to several yellowish green
gemstones, including beryl, but gradually it became limited to the
apple-green colored microcrystalline variety of quartz (or
chalcedony): chrysoprase.
Chrysoprase is considered the most valuable stone in the chalcedony
group. The microscopic fine quartz fibers have a radial structure.
Unlike most other green stones, which owe their color to chromium or
vanadium, chrysoprase derives its green color to staining by nickel
oxide compounds. Large broken pieces are often full of fissures with
irregular colors.
Tanzanian Chrysoprase
It occurs as nodules or fillings of clefts in serpentine rocks and in
weathered materials of nickel ore deposits. Long ago, the deposit of
Frankenstein (Zabkowice) in Upper Silesia, Poland, was the most
important mine, but it has been worked out since the 14th century.
Today's deposits include Australia (New South Wales), Brazil, India,
Kazakhstan, Madagascar, Russia (the Urals), Zimbabwe, South Africa,
Tanzania, and California.
Before Australia became the dominant source of chrysoprase, dealers
compensated for the gem's scarcity by staining colorless quartz
green, using either nickel salts or chromium salts (both greening
agents). Despite the abundance of chrysoprase today, stones with
ersatz green remain an annoyance and should be guarded against as
natural-color stones become more popular and expensive. According to
Robert Webster's "Gems," the most common simulated greens are
produced with chromium salts. These can be detected with a Chelsea
filter (stained stones show a "brownish-red residual color") and a
spectroscope (look for "three vague lines in the red part of the
spectrum").
Chrysoprase
Color can fade in sunlight and when heated (be careful when
soldering). Fading occurs when dehydration robs stones of their
coloring agent, pimelite a silicate. Pimelite has a layered structure
that readily traps or loses moisture. As stones dry out, they lose
translucency and luster. To restore these attributes, leave stones in
wet cotton or take a bath wearing your chrysoprase jewelry.
Gem chrysoprase is of such fine translucent green color and texture
that it was at first mistaken for green Imperial jadeite. Chrysoprase
has many similarities to (particularly color) and can be confused
with jadeite. It is sometimes marketed as "Australian Imperial Jade".
Lemon Chrysoprase from
Yerilla Chrysoprase mine at Yerilla in Western Australia
Chrysoprase is used mainly in beads and cabachons.
Hardness: 6-7
Chemical Composition: SiO2 silicon dioxide
Australia : Scott 558 : 6 cents : 11 Jul 1973
History:
This material has been mentioned as early in history as 23 AD, but
was not mined commercially until about 1740. Chrysoprase was popular
in the time of the Greeks and Romans when it was cut into cameos and
intaglios. In Egypt it was set next to lapis lazuli and also made
into beads.
It was used lavishly in Europe until the deposits being mined in
Silesia were exhausted and it became rare and expensive. The great
jewelry designer, Peter Carl Fabergé, in some of his most exquisite
works, often used chrysoprase.
Chrysoprase squares ready for carving along with finished pendants
Chrysoprase was a particular favorite of Fredsineaterk the Great of
Prussia. He adorned his opulent palace at Potsdam, named Sans Souci,
with objects and furniture made in whole or part of chrysoprase. All
of the material for these works (among them, two all-chrysoprase
tables) came from a find in what is now Poland but was then Silesia.
This stone was the favorite jewel or stone of Queen Anne of England
and has remained popular all the way through the reign of Queen
Victoria.
Chrysoprase slab
It can be seen today decorating many buildings in beautiful Prague,
including the Chapel of St. Wencelas.
Lore:
The Book of Revelations (21:20) describes the holy city of Jerusalem
with its 12 foundation walls, each decorated with precious gemstones,
including the tenth, being chrysoprase.
Lemon Chrysoprase pendants
According to Alburtus Magnus: The always victorious Alexander the
Great wore a chrysoprase stone in his girdle. One day a snake bit the
stone off the girdle and dropped it in the river. From that time
forward, Alexander never won another battle.
According to the 11th Century Byzantine manuscript of Michael
Psellius, chrysoprase was believed to strengthen vision and relieve
internal pain.
Chrysoprase cabochon
Chrysoprase was said to be a "Victory Stone."
In the 1800's, Chrysoprase was said to help thieves become invisible.
*(A Chrysoprase crystal held in the mouth is said to grant the power
of invisibility.)
Tumbled Chrysoprase
It is believed to encourage maximum physical outcomes to situations
and helps to heal the "broken heart". It encourages fidelity in
business and personal affairs. It is considered useful in treating
disorders of the heart, in increasing dexterity and for treating the
reproductive organs, including an increase in fertility and other
sexual imbalances.
It is a soothing stone for those suffering from the pangs of love. It
helps to release emotional tension and stress. This is a healing
stone: it works well with other stones, increasing the other stone's
healing properties.
Lemon Chrysoprase beads
Green is also the color of abundance, whether in a material sense or
in terms of healing. Traditionally chrysoprase is believed to attract
abundance and to help in success in new ventures. As another example
of the widespread applications of the word "abundance," this stone is
also considered useful in attracting new friends.
Chrysoprase is a stone that can help us to peacefully absorb
spiritual energies, and to make transformation a natural part of our
daily lives. Chrysoprase is protective. It is protective against bad
influences, nightmares, and anguish.
Chrysoprase jewelry
Chrysoprase is said to help with weight loss. That is only because
chrysoprase balances neurotic patterns, eases depression and sexual
imbalance. It is calming, balancing, and healing for
physical/emotional/mental bodies. It helps one see clearly into
personal problems.
http://www.angeliccrystal.co.uk
ROSE QUARTZ
Rose quartz promotes unconditional love, affection, peace and
harmony. It has a calming and cooling energy, removing negativity.
Its energy is soft and silky, making it known as the "stone of gentle
love".
http://www.spiritinside.net/rose.htm
Rose Quartz The Compassion Stone.
Rose Quartz is a special stone indeed. With a beautiful pink hue it
brings with it, as its main property, the ability to open up the
heart center and flood it with compassion. Rose Quartz holds the
wearer's heart in its tiny hands and asks only that one connect to
and sense love and compassion in all things.
http://www.destarte.com/rosequartz.html
Rose Quartz is composed primarily of silicon dioxide (SiO2) and is
almost always found in shapeless masses due to its unorganized
crystals (known as 'massive'). Rose Quartz contains one or more of
the trace minerals Hematite, Goethite or Lepidocrocite that provide
its distinctive pink range of colors. Rose Quartz is called
the "stone of gentle love". It is known for its calming and cooling
effects that help to remove negativity and reinstate self love. It
also is balancing and rejuvenating enhancing your receptivity to art,
music, and the written word. Rose Quartz brings healing, emotional
balance, and channels universal love. It also helps heartbreak and
childhood pain. It is especially good for balancing the love emotions
of the upper four chakras - heart, throat, third eye and crown. Rose
Quartz has an affinity for Libra and vibrates to the number seven.
Enjoy the openness and compassion of Rose Quartz.
