Variscite 10mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch tucson2025-exclusives Ethiopian Opal typically occurs in

Ethiopian Opal typically occurs in brown

translucent stone that can appear with such bright orange hues that the ancient Egyptians called it “the setting sun

often used as a talisman by kings

and black bands and flecks of color

Variscite 10mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch tucson2025-exclusives Ethiopian Opal typically occurs inVariscite 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,