Prasiolite (Green Quartz)

Item Description

Please note: This material is not naturally occurring like the "Prasem" Quartz from Russia or Greece. This material is Amethyst that has been heated to turn it green. The green color can also be caused by irradiating some quartz. This is not to say that there is not natural green Quartz out there, but the stuff that is being marketed as "Prasiolite" is not natural. This is not green Amethyst either. The word Amethyst is indicative of color, so as far as I'm concerned, Amethyst is purple and this is simply green Quartz. With that said, this material seems to be all over the market right now and has made a real splash over the last few months in the jewelry world. This particular stone is a very attractive, nearly eye clean, VERY pale green color (nearly colorless) gem with a lovely "Quantum Checkerboard Square" cut. Enjoy.