Variscite, Zamora, Spain -1.46ct -35€
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| Weight: | 1.46 ct |
| Size: | 12.3 x 7.8 x 2.5 mm |
| Color: | green, typical variscite color, with nice texture |
| Cut: |
fancy cabochon |
| Treatments: | not treated, faceted directly from the mine. |
| Origin: | Palazuelo de las Cuevas, Zamora, Spain. |
| Price: | 35 € |
Comments: This historical deposit, worker out nowadays, was known and exploited for variscite for centuries. It is believed that the name of Spanish province Zamora come from arabian "zamorod" , name applied mainly for emeralds, but also for other "less noble" green gems in ancient times.
