4.00 carat Natural Prasiolite Quartz 12x10 mm Oval Faceted Gemstone Loose

Gorgeous oval faceted natural Prasiolite Quartz gemstone, heated for even color, approximately 4.00 carats and 12.02 x 9.95 x 7.02 mm. This beautiful, light mint green gemstone is loupe-clean. New and ships in a gem jar.

Prasiolite, often referred to as green quartz, is a captivating gemstone displaying a soft, leek-green hue. This variety of quartz owes its color to natural or artificial heat treatments of amethyst. With a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, it's a relatively durable gemstone suitable for various jewelry applications. Though naturally occurring Prasiolite is rare, heat-treated versions are more readily available, offering a unique and subtle green alternative in the quartz family. It is important to note that the trade name "green amethyst" is considered incorrect.