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2.0" Polished Variscite Pendant (Necklace) - Sterling Silver
This is a stunning polished pendant of vibrant green variscite, collected near the Woodlands Cattle Station in the Goscoyne region of Western Australia. It has been set in 925 sterling silver and comes with a 24" silver-plated snake chain.
About Variscite
Variscite, closely related to turquoise, 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. It is sometimes confused with turquoise, but variscite is usually greener in color.
Variscite, closely related to turquoise, 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. It is sometimes confused with turquoise, but variscite is usually greener in color.
SPECIES
Variscite
LOCATION
Woodlands Cattle Station, Goscoyne, Australia
SIZE
2.0 x 1.15"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#279441
