Variscite Stone

Variscite

Variscite is a hydrated aluminium phosphate mineral, it is sometimes get mistaken with turquoise, but its colors are light bluish green, medium and dark greens. It has a waxy luster and takes a fine polish.

Variscite is found in the United States (Utah, Nevada), Australia (Queensland), Germany and Brazil. It is also known as Utahlite, Barrandite, Bolivarite and Lucinite.

The mineral stone of Variscite is not very hard and should not be manhandled. Exposure to high temperatures and harsh chemicals like acids is strictly discouraged. Variscite articles should be cleaned only with a mild soap and warm water.

Mining and marketing of the variscite as “chlor-utahlite” on a small scale for the jewelry trade continued up to about the time of the World War 1.

Variscite is believed by some to be soothing, calming, and balancing for both the body and mind. It is said to aid the blood and heart, give emotional stability, self confidence and bring abundance.

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