Variscite

What is variscite?

Variscite is a beautiful pale green gemstone that sometimes has light brown streaks in it. It is a very rare phosphate mineral, and is often confused with other green gemstones such as chrysocolla and the greener forms of turquoise. Its colors range from a light bluish green to a deep evergreen. It has a very waxy look and takes a good polish. It can be a hard gemstone, but also soft, ranging from a 3.5-5 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

Where is it found?
Variscite is found in a number of places, including:

• Utah
• Nevada
• Queensland, Australia
• Germany
• Brazil

Variscite is known as three other names ranging across the world: Utahlite, Barrandite, Bolivarite, and Lucilite. 

The mystic variscite

Variscite is said to help with the sorrow and remembrance of deceased loved ones. I is said to help balance your central nervous system and eases depression, fear, worry, anxiety and impatience. It is a good meditation stone.