Prasiolite presents as a gorgeous green to yellow stone that can vary in colour, size and clarity. The larger the stone, the lighter or the less intense the green colour. At 7 on the Mohs scale, it is durable and therefore highly suitable for jewellery or continued handling.

First discovered in Poland during the early 19th century, Prasoilite’s name is derived from the Greek words "prason" and "lithos," which mean "leek" and "stone”. Some call this stone Green Amethyst, but in fact once amethyst is no longer purple, it is not then classified as an amethyst. Prasiolite does start out as a type of purple amethyst, but its colour is changed by heat. Naturally occurring Prasiolite is formed by exposure to volcanic thermal activity. Prasiolite can be made by artificially heat treating amethyst, but this has to be done in a very specific way.

Prasiolite is formed through exposure to the energy of fire; this transformation is a metaphor for what this crystal can help us achieve: through our burning desires we can bring our spiritual ideas into our everyday life. We can recognise that everyone has within them a divine spark. It acts as a bridge between the lower chakras, that are related to the body and our physical desires, and the upper chakras which are related to the divine. The passage over this bridge is through the heart chakra. Prasiolite acts as a conduit, like a lightning rod, linking the energy in order to link the human self with the higher self. 

As this energy opens the heart, links you to the higher self and yet keeps you grounded, it is a great stone for supporting the clearing of emotional patterns that are not serving you. In turn, it allows you to accept yourself and show compassion to others. It is a reminder that the giving and receiving of love is the most important spiritual act.