4.75 carat Natural Prasiolite Quartz 12 mm Trillion Faceted Gemstone Loose Brazil

Gorgeous trillion faceted natural Prasiolite Quartz gemstone mined in Brazil, irradiated for even color, approximately 4.75 carats and 11.96 x 11.95 x 8.34 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.