VAR107 Variscite Piece Quartz fading to into a full

fading to into a full green cap on one end

Some of the largest (5

and translucent

It is found near the Kingston Copper Mine in Keweenaw

Landscape Jasper polished cabochon pair featuring shades of tan

VAR107 Variscite Piece Quartz fading to into a fullThis natural piece of Variscite has a pretty mint green color with chalky matrix on the outer surface. 6cm x 4cm x 3cm 83. 6g 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.