VAR107 Variscite Piece Necklaces Many have full egg patterning

Many have full egg patterning and multiple colors

The bottom of the specimen holds a space where a calcite crystal was growing

5 mm thick

Mohs hardness of 5 - 5

calcite seeped into the cracks and formed calcite crystals which grew to fill the cracks

VAR107 Variscite Piece Necklaces Many have full egg patterningThis 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.