UNUSUAL HANDCRAFTED VARISCITE PENDANT SET IN STERLING SILVER 57.5X19.1X6.0 MM
INSAINELY STUNNING VARISCITE PENDANT HANDCRAFTED AND SET IN STERLING SILVER WITH 18″ STERLING SILVER CHAIN. ONE OF A KIND.57.5 X 19.1 X .6 MM Variscite is a hydrated aluminium phosphate mineral. It is a relatively rare phosphate mineral. It is sometimes confused with turquoise; however, variscite is usually greener in color. It was first described in 1837 and named for the locality of Variscia, the historical name of the Vogtland, in Germany. At one time, variscite was called Utahlite. . Appreciation of the color ranges typically found in variscite have made it a popular gem in recent years. Variscite is a secondary mineral formed by direct deposition from phosphate-bearing water that has reacted with aluminium-rich rocks in a near-surface environment. It occurs as fine-grained masses in nodules, cavity fillings, and crusts. Variscite often contains white veins of the calcium aluminium phosphate mineral crandallite
Snowflake Obsidian Gemstone Handmade Dangle Earrings 1.6″ Silver .925 Versatile!
These are very pretty and just the right size. They’ll go with anything!