[Jewelry making - Article 00909] - Re: [Orchid] Dendritic Chrysoprase

[Beth Rosengard]

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    A couple of people have mentioned chrysoprase in combination with a
    white, chalky mineral.  I seem to recall that it's magnesite, a white
    mineral when in its pure form.  When the magnesite and chrysoprase
    blend together evenly, the result is often sold as lemon or citron
    chrysoprase.  I have also been told by reputable dealers that some
    "lemon chrysoprase" is magnesite which has been colored by something
    other than chrysoprase, while some does actually contain chrysoprase. 

Beth 

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