Californite
Californite is a translucent, compact cryptocrystalline green variety of Vesuvianite. It is usually mottled and found in masses. Californite is used as a jewelry-industrial stone.
Colour vary from apple to lime green. Occasionally the material has vivid green chromium inclusions that stand out against lighter background.
Californite is also known as "California jade" or "American jade".
Colour vary from apple to lime green. Occasionally the material has vivid green chromium inclusions that stand out against lighter background.
Californite is also known as "California jade" or "American jade".
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