About The Word Chrysoprase
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Chrysoprase
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What's The Definition Of Chrysoprase?
[n] a green variety of chalcedony valued as a gemstone
Synonyms | Synonyms for Chrysoprase: Related Terms | Find terms related to Chrysoprase: See Also | calcedony | chalcedony | transparent gem Chrysoprase In Webster's Dictionary \Chrys"o*prase\, n. [OE. crisopace, OF. crisoprace,
F. chrysoprase, L. chrysoprasus, fr. Gr. ?; chryso`s gold + ?
leek.] (Min.)
An apple-green variety of chalcedony, colored by nickel. It
has a dull flinty luster, and is sometimes used in jewelry.
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