Prasiolite Sun Pendant in Oxydized Silver

• Length: 2 Inches
• Width: 1.25 Inches
• Stone Size: 14mm Round
• Faceted Prasiolite 

About Prasiolite

Prasiolite is a stone that links, integrates and balances the higher and lower aspects of being. It awakens the heart to the frequency of love and compassion and enhances the connection to all things. Prasiolite helps one to act on higher guidance and follow ones heart upon the path of spirit.

Prasiolite is a type of quartz that ranges in color from yellow-green to green. It sometimes forms naturally, but it is most often lab produced. This gemstone occurs when natural amethyst is subjected to intense heat or radiation. It forms naturally when an amethyst-bearing rock is heated by lava flows.

Prasiolite is rarely found in nature, so most material available on the market is produced by heating or irradiating amethyst. Prasiolite is an exciting gem in that it is readily available in large sizes with high transparency and great durability.

Prasiolite, or green quartz is sometimes incorrectly called green amethyst, which is not an acceptable name for the material, the proper terminology being prasiolite. It is against Federal Trade Commission Guidelines to call prasiolite "green amethyst". Other names for green quartz are vermarine, greened amethyst, or lime citrine.