Epiphytes include ferns, mosses, and cacti. 2.Bromeliads are shaped like a bowl perfect for catching rain and are related to the pineapple. They are home to animals such as frogs, tadpoles, salamanders, beetles, and mosquito larvae. 3.Saprophytes are the rainforests decomposers. Without them the rainforest floor would be washed out.Many of them are very small and can not be seen. Examples are algae, fungi, and linchins.
Beside black, red (rubellites) and yellow, tourmalines also occur as green stones. The green gemstones come the species of tourmaline called elbaite, which is further divided into two varieties: verdelite and indicolite, the latter also available in blue.
About the Stone. Chrysoprase is a member of the quartz family and is a variety of chalcedony. It is usually found in a beautiful apple green color, but sometimes is found in a deeper green.Chrysoprase is translucent and very bright in color.Chrysoprase sits at a 6-7 on the Mohs Scale. The name chrysoprase comes from Greek meaning gold leek.Chrysoprase is also sometimes referred to as âAustralian Jadeâ. The best quality chrysoprase seems to be coming from Australia, but it is also found in Queensland, Germany, Tanzania, Poland, Russia, and Brazil.t is usually found in a beautiful apple green color, but sometimes is found in a deeper green. Chrysoprase is translucent and very bright in color. Chrysoprase sits at a 6-7 on the Mohs Scale. The name chrysoprase comes from Greek meaning gold leek.