This natural piece of Variscite has a mint to deeper gemmy green color with chalky matrix on the outer surface.

6cm x 4.5cm x 3cm
78.8g

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.