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Variscite — Shopped Rock — The Fairfield Find

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This Labradorite was found on a 3,000-mile road trip. It was a gamble in the Oregon sun. Janyce didn't listen to the locals. She found the blue-green flash. We cut it freeform. The flash is stubborn. It exists because we refused to give up.We stumbled into Richardson's Rock Ranch in the middle of a 3,000-mile, 9-day camping trip. It was 95 degrees in the Oregon sun. The locals said the blues were weak. Janyce didn't listen.Every piece in the Richardson's Rock Ranch Collection carries the story of that single stop. One gamble, three finds, and the start of our Freeform Revolution.- Bob & Janyce, Rockhound Studio, Spokane Valley WAFreeform polished cabochon. High polish surface. Dimensions: 38 x 15 x 5 mm.This piece is set and ready to wear as a necklace.Richardson's Rock Ranch StoryRichardson's Rock Ranch Collection
Stone details
  • Dimensions: 19x12x 5 mm mm
  • Stone weight: 0.0 g
  • Surface finish: High Polish
  • Origin: Spokane Rock & Gem Show 2025
Geological details
  • Mohs hardness: 3.5-4.5
  • Crystal system: Orthorhombic - tabular crystals, usually massive
  • Mineral class: Phosphates - Variscite group
  • Geological era: Cenozoic - Paleogene
  • Rock formation: Phosphate replacement deposits in aluminum-rich host rock
  • Cleavage: Good in one direction
  • Fracture: Conchoidal to uneven
  • Luster: Waxy
  • Specific gravity: 2.20-2.57
  • Diaphaneity: Translucent to opaque
From the bench
Soft and hard material it was not very stable and is difficult material to work
Handcrafted by Bob and Janyce
Variscite — Shopped Rock — The Fairfield Find
Variscite — Shopped Rock — The Fairfield Find Sale price$25.00