Strand of spherical variscite Ø 9.5 / 10 mm

The variscite is a little known gem, but thanks to its green shades intense, enriched with black and brown veins, it is one gemstone Very pleasant to the view; The color is given by small quantities of vanadium and chrome.

From a mineralogical point of view the variscite is a moisturic phosphate of aluminum, Hardness 4.5-5.5, is not found in crystals, but in compact aggregates, from the vitreous and waxy luster, which take a good polygulum once polished.

Its name derives from Variscia, the ancient name of the Vogtland region, in Germany, localtonnesà of the discovery of the variscine; Currently Australia and the United States are the major producers.