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VAR102 Variscite Piece

$200.00 

This piece of Variscite is in its natural rough shape. It shows shades of light to medium mint green and has chalky white matrix inclusions. 

8.5cm x 7cm x 4cm
(3.25" x 3" x 1.25")
287g

Variscite is type of mineral similar to Turquoise, mainly differing in its crystal system and lack of copper within its chemical makeup. It is formed from water depositing phosphate ions onto aluminum-rich rocks. Its shades of beautiful green colors come from inclusions of chromium or vanadium.