Variscite

Variscite is found in Nevada, Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. Chemically, variscite is a cousin to turquoise and is similar in texture and opacity. Unlike turquoise, it is composed of aluminum phosphates. Frequently matrix inclusions are found in the stone – adding design and character.

Historically, varsicite, like turquoise, has been used extensively in Navajo jewelry.

This variscite was found near Lucin and Box Elder Canyon in Utah.

Pendants shown against rough rock from which they are made

Spider web variscite contains branching veins of crandalite which resemble spider webs.

Natural Stone Art

of the American West