Chrysoprase and Nacozari Turquoise Pendant

Chrysoprase and nacozari turquoise and 925 Sterling Silver pendant from seasoned lapidary artist Vaughn Nagel.

Signed VN

*chain sold separately 

Width: 25mm

Length: 76mm

Unlike emerald which owes its green color to the presence of chromium, the color of chrysoprase is due to trace amounts of nickel compounds in the form of very small inclusions.  Chrysoprase results from the deep weathering or lateritization of nickeliferous serpentinites or other ultramafic ophiolite rocks.

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