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Stone | Refractive Index | Specific Gravity | Hardness | Toughness | Enhancements | Enhancement Frequency | Enhancement Stability | Care Tip | Birthstone Month | Anniversary Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Prasiolite (Greened Amethyst) | 1.544-1.553 | 2.66 (+.03, -.02) | 7 | Good | Heating amethyst produces Prasiolite | Commonly | Excellent | Durable; most major cleaning methods are safe. | N/A | N/A |
Anniversary Year(s):
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Birthstone Month:
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Care Tips:
Durable; most major cleaning methods are safe.
Enhancement Stability:
Commonly
Enhancement Frequency:
Commonly
Enhancements:
Heating amethyst produces Prasiolite
Toughness:
Good
Hardness:
7
Specific Gravity:
2.66 (+.03, -.02)
1.544-1.553
Refractive Index:
Prasiolite (Greened Amethyst)
Birthstone for the Month of:
N/A
Prasiolite is the light green variety of the mineral quartz. Its icy green hue is produced by heat treatment of certain types of amethyst. Cool and sophisticated, prasiolite’s pale sage green color is a high fashion neutral hue compatible with both yellow and white gold. Readily available in larger sizes and shapes.
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