Woodland Station Variscite Oval

Woodland Station Variscite OvalThe most unusual feature of the variscite is its association with gold. Gold is unevenly distributed in the variscite specimens, and ranges from discrete fine grains to visible concentrations in the variscite. There are also larger single grains in the rock matrix. Assays of up to 17 g t Au have been returned from some samples. Woodlands Station Variscite was discovered in 2003 in Australia and has produced some of the most vibrant green variscite we?

Most of us think of those celestial stones with fiery colors when we think of opal

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This gemstone is part of the Lavender Hubei family and while it's not a turquoise

Sourced from the Candelaria Hills area in Nevada (specifically a newer pit on the Broken Arrow Claim)

Number 8 turquoise

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this stunning variscite stands apart with its vibrant

waxy-to-porcelain luster that highlights its natural depth and subtle gradients

The famous mines that produce this beautiful turquoise/ pyrite material have been to known to be worked as far back 6000 B

Ivory Creek Variscite

this cabochon offers excellent clarity and depth

Brecciated Lilac Mookaite