Variscite, Zamora, Spain -1.46ct -35€

faceted aragonite

faceted aragonite

faceted aragonite




Variscite cabochon from historical Palazuelo de las Cuevas deposit, Zamora, Spain!
Rare stone for collectors!

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.


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