Variscite 8mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch West African Jade is often mistaken for turquoise

is often mistaken for turquoise due to its rich blues and blue to greens

4 x 6 mm / 0

Pietersite is composed of Tiger Eye

and it constitutes a major portion of many of the earth's rocks

Variscite 8mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch West African Jade is often mistaken for turquoiseVariscite is a hydrated aluminum phosphate is formed when phosphate rich water reacts with aluminum rich rocks near the surface. In its purest form, it's white, but metals like chromium and vanadium give it its green color. Variscite can be discolored by cosmetics, oils, and acids. It should be cleaned with a damp cloth and avoided from getting wet. Variscite is usually green, but can also be yellow, orange, or black. It's often mottled or veined,