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VAR103 Variscite Piece

$239.00 

This piece of Variscite is in its natural rough shape. It shows solid gemmy green with some chalky inclusions and one side, with an outer layer of gray matrix.

11cm x 5cm x 4.5cm
(4.25" x 2" x 1.75")
342g
(.75lbs)

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.