Variscite is a relatively rare phosphate mineral that is named for Variscia, the medieval name of Vogtland, Germany. It is sometimes confused with turquoise but is usually greener. Variscite's bright color comes from traces of chromium. It has a waxy luster and takes a fine polish. This is a relatively soft stone that can be damaged by acids, heat and rough handling. The safest way to clean it is with warm, soapy water. Other names for varscite include Amatrice, Amatrix, Barrandite, Bolivarite, California Turquoise, Lucinite, Nevada Turquoise, Sabalite, Utah Turquoise, Utahlite and Variquoise.
The French word for variscite is variquoise. In the marketplace, variquoise sometimes means variscite, but sometimes refers to a unique combination of variscite and turquoise found in Utah and Nevada.
Variscite is believed to balance the central nervous system and ease depression, fear, worry, anxiety and impatience. Many feel it helps them remember past lives and build virtue, self-reliance, moral courage and success. Physically, it is said to help with skin and blood-vessel elasticity, as well as impotence. Variscite is found in the U.S.A. (Utah and Nevada), Australia, Germany and Brazil.
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Variscite 8mm Round Gemstone Beads (strand)
$23.38Variscite is a relatively rare phosphate mineral that is named for Variscia, the medieval name of Vogtland, Germany. It is sometimes confused with turquoise but is usually greener. Variscite's bright color comes from traces of chromium. It has a waxy... -
Dakota Stones Variscite 10mm Faceted Energy Prism - 15-16 Inch Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$38.85Energize your designs with this Dakota Stones variscite faceted 10mm energy prism bead strand. The beads on this strand feature a faceted cut helping them catch the light. This strand features spacers between each of the beads, so you could use it as-is,... -
Variscite 10mm Round Gemstone Beads (strand)
$28.69Variscite is a relatively rare phosphate mineral that is named for Variscia, the medieval name of Vogtland, Germany. It is sometimes confused with turquoise but is usually greener. Variscite's bright color comes from traces of chromium. It has a waxy... -
Variscite 6mm Round Gemstone Beads (strand)
$19.13Variscite is a relatively rare phosphate mineral that is named for Variscia, the medieval name of Vogtland, Germany. It is sometimes confused with turquoise but is usually greener. Variscite's bright color comes from traces of chromium. It has a waxy...