7.52 carat Natural Prasiolite Quartz 16 x 12 mm Pear Faceted Gemstone Teardrop Loose

Gorgeous pear-shaped natural Prasiolite Quartz gemstone, approximately 7.52 Carats and 15.90 x 11.92 x 8.76 mm. This beautiful, slightly yellowish, mint green gemstone has light color saturation and is eye 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. Please note: We strive to make our images and descriptions accurately represent this gemstone. However, pictures are not to scale, and our photos are taken with bright lighting and close-up