I think it's Chrysoprase, but I'm not 100% sure

That's a lovely piece. there are some great books on stones.

thanks essensu - I have a few of those books, but I'm still not sure!

I think Chrysoprase too but not so sure..

that'd be my guess.. but I'd wait for the expert to wake up.

it looks a little like hemimorphite

most of the hemimorphite I found with google images is a lot bluer -- this stone is definitely green

and I just noticed that my photo is a little blurry

some of the hemimorphite i have is a translucent aqua.

CatiesBlue: this stone is opaque and not translucent -- I'm sure the dealer told me what it is, I just didn't write it down!

i hate when that happens!!

I can be such an idiot sometimes!

nooo! it's totally understandable! i get a little crazed when i'm around beads. and if i'm at a gem show, fuggetabouit

CatiesBlue: you're an honorary New Yorker with that kind of language

i thought you'd like that!