Prasiolite

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Description

An opaque, green cryptocrystalline Quartz. Prase is a variety of Chert that contains small amounts of hydrated nickel silicate. It is sometimes confused with Chrysoprase, which is more translucent.

Synonyms and Related Terms

chert

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