VARISCITE
variscite from South Africa
Pseudo-octahedral crystals are only rarely formed. Commonly, it occurs in massive and concretionary habits, and as crusts, or veins. The colour is green. Variscite is a transparent to translucent mineral. It has a vitreous to waxy or dull lustre. It forms where water rich in phosphates has altered aluminium-rich rocks.
Variscite is named after the place where it was found, Variscia (Latin for Vogtland), Germany.
| Variscite has an enlivening effect and lifts the spirit. It helps with chronic tiredness, but also has a calming effect. Healing: acid indigestion, gastitis, stomach ulcers, rheumatism and gout.. |