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Chrysocolla Cabochon | #140 Necklaces Variscite is a rare greenThe Stone: Chrysocolla with Malachite and Cuprite natural unstabilized The Weight: 62. 15 carats The Origin: Pala Region, California The Cut: Pear Shape Cabochon stone measurements: 36mm x 23mm x 7mm The Color: Blue Chrysocolla with Green Malachite and Red Cuprite About Chrysocolla: Chrysocolla, high grade material referred to as "gem silica," is a blue to green mineral colored by a high copper content. The mineral is often found in copper mines