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.
SHARE-LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!! XOXO Joey! Sliced turkey and melted provolone cheese with fire-roasted peppers and basil pesto on a toasted focaccia roll. Back then, the company was a single store in Seattle's historic Pike Place Market. From just a narrow storefront, Starbucks offered some of the world's finest fresh-roasted whole bean coffees. The name, inspired by Moby Dick, evoked the romance of the high seas and the seafaring tradition of the early coffee traders.