chrysoprase

/ˈkrɪsəˌpreɪz/
noun
  1. A green variety of chalcedony (a type of quartz) used as a gemstone.
    • She wore a ring set with a polished chrysoprase that matched her eyes.
    • He added a small chrysoprase to his mineral collection because of its unique hue.
    • The ancient Greeks prized chrysoprase for its apple-green color.
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