Raw chrysoprase is a stone that surprises with the vibrancy of its green, even in its natural state. This luminous, fresh, and joyful apple green is already clearly visible beneath the rough surface, and when the stone is wet or placed under light, the intensity of the color is striking. It is one of the rare minerals whose raw green rivals the polished version in terms of visual impact. Chrysoprase is a variety of chalcedony colored by nickel, and it is the most precious chalcedony that exists. The most beautiful specimens of intense apple green come from Australia, Poland, and Tanzania. Alexander the Great wore one on his belt, convinced that it assured him victory in battle.
In lithotherapy, raw chrysoprase is considered the most direct form of this stone of renewal. The intact structure is believed to diffuse a more intense energy of new beginnings, hope, and open-heartedness than the polished version. Placed in a living room, it diffuses an atmosphere of freshness and optimism that renews the energy of the space. In a bedroom, it supports periods of reconstruction with gentleness and lightness. Held in the hand during meditation, it opens the heart chakra with this fresh and joyful energy that helps to leave the past behind and welcome the future with confidence. It is a stone recommended after a breakup, a bereavement, a failure, or any period that requires starting from scratch. Placed near houseplants, tradition also attributes to it a favorable effect on plant growth, consistent with its energy of renewal and life.
For maintenance, a rinse with clear water and recharging in moonlight are sufficient. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight, which can fade the apple green over time. With a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, raw chrysoprase can be handled without any particular precautions.
