Patrik’s Minerals & Lapidary

Variscite is a relatively rare phosphate mineral that is sometimes confused with chrysocolla or the greener s of turquoise. Colors are light bluish green, medium and dark greens. It has a waxy luster and takes a fine polish. AUSTRALIAN MINERAL VARISCITE FROM QUEENSLAND BEAUTIFUL PAIR , Variscite is found in the United States (Utah, Nevada), Australia (Queensland), Germany and Brazil. It is also known as Utahlite, Barrandite, Bolivarite and Lucinite. A search on the web shows a wide range in hardness for this stone spanning 3.5 to 5 on the mohs scaleof hardness.

THERE IS A PHOTO IN MY HAND SO YOU GET A GOOD IDEA OF THE SIZE 

WEIGHT:  17.50 CTS

SIZE MM: 17 X 16 X 3

( 6MM IS APPROX 1/4 INCH)

CODE: G 1844