Hessonite Garnet with Clinochlore from Italy TF875 green opal Chrysoprase is a type of

Chrysoprase is a type of chalcedony

the mine became legendary among collectors for producing exceptionally well-crystallized quartz

It is also believed to have healing properties

often fluorescing yellow under UV light

was historically a significant source of soda ash

Hessonite Garnet with Clinochlore from Italy TF875 green opal Chrysoprase is a type ofHessonite Garnet with Clinochlore from Italy Approx. Dimensions: 3. 5x3. 5x1. 5 inches Approx. Weight: 335 grams Locality: Bric Resonau, Beigua Mountains, Cogoleto, Genoa, Liguria, Italy The combination of hessonite garnet, with its deep red color and high luster, and clinochlore with its light green platelettes, makes for an amazing mineral specimen. This particular specimen from Bric Resonau features many garnets scattered about the face of the