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the apple-green gem that owes its glow to nickel hiding in plain sight

color sourceNickel impurities tint it green, not chromium
true identityIt's chalcedony, a microcrystalline form of quartz
royal fanFrederick the Great decorated his palaces with it
fading riskHeat and sunlight can drain its color away
old nameGreek for golden leek, despite being green
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