Variscite (rich color)

Item Description

This specimen is labeled as coming Itumbiara in Goiás, but we have learned they are in fact from Ribeirao Cascalheira in the state of Mato Grosso. I will say that the color doesn't get much better for Variscite anywhere else in the world, and the fact that they're CRYSTALLIZED makes it all the more significant. This species is well known from Utah in massive uncrystallized examples, and the specimens from Brazil should be appreciated more for their quality. These are by no means common, and should be appreciated for their superb quality and rich color. This piece features a few excellent crystallized radiating "spheres" of rich green Variscite on grey Chalcedony matrix. The largest "sphere" measures 6 mm across, and they are all pristine. With good lighting, you can see how rich and beautiful the color is. Very attractive up close with sparkling luster. A fine example of this beloved phosphate from Brazil. From the collection of Vasco Trancoso, a medical doctor and prominent mineral collector from near Lisbon, Portugal (https://www.mindat.org/user-11954.html). He assembled his mineral collection over the course of 60 years, and built a fine worldwide display collection that we recently purchased. This piece is pictured on mindat.org at https://www.mindat.org/photo-212146.html