Variscite

Variscite

Color contrast was the first aspect I noticed on the this sample.  I then noticed that it was pricey and the question, "Why?", came to mind.  Thankfully, it was identified for me.

Variscite

It was a tiny sample.  I looked it up and discovered that it was RARE for three reasons.

One, it is a rare mineral: aluminium phosphate mineral (AlPO₄·2H₂O) 

Two, it is seldom found in crystals like this one.  It usually occurs as a fine grained mineral.

Three, it is almost always green.  I found a few rare green crystals in this sample.

Variscite, Green Crystals

I found a few rare green crystals in this sample.

Variscite, Clear Crystals

Variscite can be clear to translucent but I don't know how to identify these clear crystals.

Variscite is popular as a gem.

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