Variscite 10mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch Phillipines The cabochon you received will

The cabochon you received will not be exactly what is show in the image

it has often been used as a substitute

It is sometimes used for scalpel blades in cardiac surgery

and it’s name is derived from the Greek “apate

spirals or other shapes to harden

Variscite 10mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch Phillipines The cabochon you received willVariscite 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,