The color of Smoky Quartz is due to natural irradiation and traces of aluminum within the cryst
Hackmanite is the light pink to pale violet variety of sodalite
Ethiopian Opal typically occurs in brown
Sizes of rough cut specimens will vary in size
translucent stone that can appear with such bright orange hues that the ancient Egyptians called it “the setting sun
Variscite 10mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch tucson2025-exclusives The color of Smoky QuartzVariscite 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,