Prasiolite
Prasiolite – natural stone
Prasiolite is a rarely occurring natural stone that is a variety of green quartz. Sometimes prasiolite stones are referred to as green amethyst. The name of this mineral comes from the Greek words “prasionos” and lithos, which respectively mean “leek-green” and “stone,” referring to the color of prasiolite. The mineral prasiolite is found in Brazil, Bolivia, Canada, the USA, India, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Prasiolites can be found in places where amethyst occurs, such as geodes, metamorphic rocks, and alluvial deposits. Currently, most of the available prasiolites on the market are either amethysts or colorless quartz varieties subjected to heat treatment to achieve the desired color. Prasiolite stones are quite hard, as their hardness on the Mohs scale is 7, and their density is 2.65 g/cm³. Their characteristic features include a lack of cleavage, conchoidal fracture, and a vitreous luster. Prasiolite crystalizes in a trigonal system, taking the form of hexagonal prisms.
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Prasiolite – color, price
Prasiolite is an idiochromatic mineral, meaning its color depends on its chemical composition and internal structure. The green color of prasiolite is due to the presence of iron and aluminum ions. Prasiolite is most commonly found in colors such as green, greenish-yellow, onion-green, and can be almost transparent. Natural prasiolite is often encountered in a very light, green color – almost translucent. Prasiolite stone is characterized by banding because it contains alternating layers of crystals with varying intensities of color. Due to the similarity in colors, prasiolite is sometimes mistaken for jaspers, peridots, aventurines, or chrysoprases. In our online store, you will find prasiolite stones at affordable prices, although prices may vary depending on the country of origin of the specific prasiolite stone and its transparency and color.
Prasiolite – application
Prasiolite is a valued collector’s stone and ornamental stone due to its natural beauty. However, it is most commonly used as a jewelry stone in the production of jewelry. Due to its unique color, it is most often used to create delicate and subtle jewelry. Prasiolite stones look very good when combined with zirconias or other jewelry stones such as topaz or tourmaline. In our offer, you will find both faceted prasiolite and cabochons of this mineral in various shapes.
