Prase Opal
A long-standing name for a green variety of opal. Nowadays the name chrysopal is also used for the green nickel-containing opal from Kosovo, among other…
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Chrysopal
Green nickel-bearing variety of opal. So named for the similarity between chrysopal and chrysoprase, a nickel-bearing variety of chalcedony. Also known by the longer-standing name…
Live Session #29 Live minerals and gemstones Q&A
Recorded live session in which I answer viewers’ questions about minerals, gemstones and crystals using examples from my own collection. The following questions are addressed…
