Chrysoprase stone is the most valuable variety of chalcedony. It is translucent, apple-green gemstone. The name of the mineral is derived from the Greek words chrysos meaning gold and prasos meaning leek.. Indeed, chrysoprase is usually green or bluish-green color, which is determined by nickel compounds.hrysoprase stone is the most valuable variety of chalcedony. It is translucent, apple-green gemstone. The name of the mineral is derived from the Greek words chrysos meaning gold and prasos meaning leek.. Indeed, chrysoprase is usually green or bluish-green color, which is determined by nickel compounds.
Sourdough bread is probably the most affiliated with San Francisco. Ghirardelli chocolate is another. And dungeness crab is a third. Just take a cruise on Fisherman's wharf to see why. I would also say that San Francisco is known for culinary diversity (which is not exactly what you asked, I know). Being such a point of entry for so many countries East and a town focused on food means we get great food representing regions from all over the world.
One of the oldest Tiburon restaurants is Sam's Anchor Cafe, founded in 1920. Sam's is especially popular on sunny days for the outdoor dining on its harbor-front deck. It is one of the only restaurants in the San Francisco Bay with a public dock for pleasure boats (under 40 feet).