Barite With Vanadanite ~ 925 Sterling Silver

Barite With Vanadanite ~ 925 Sterling SilverVanadanite is a relatively rare material from Morocco lead vanadate chloride that forms crystals. Barite is a mineral of barium sulphate. Barite is also known as desert roses

like a amethyst

It's a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminum and is often found in regions with copper deposits

excess enamel built up on the metal tracks and skids that carried the cars through the paint booths

The earth became hot and gray plumes of smoke billowed in the sky

when cost and access became prohibitive

and electric-blue patch is a record of the chemistry that shaped it

Any guess on where this rock comes from

Comes with a free slider chain ~ 11 grams ~ 1 1/4 x 1 1/4"

Originally thought to be jade

it was believed to have healing properties and was used for protective amulets

Set in solid 925 Sterling Silver ~ comes with an 24" adjustable sterling silver chain

2 1/2 inches OR 2 quarter length long