Variscite 10mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch Phillipines Ancient Cellar Red Agate is

Ancient Cellar Red Agate is a natural agate that is dyed and heated to give it the unique color and pattern we call Ancient Cellar

It was used in the Egyptian Book of the Dead

mined since 4000 BCE

and it’s name is derived from the Greek “apate

The region's rocks are Precambrian in age

Variscite 10mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch Phillipines Ancient Cellar Red Agate isVariscite is a hydrated aluminum phosphate is formed when phosphate rich water reacts with aluminum rich rocks near the surface. In its purest form, it's white, but metals like chromium and vanadium give it its green color. Variscite can be discolored by cosmetics, oils, and acids. It should be cleaned with a damp cloth and avoided from getting wet. Variscite is usually green, but can also be yellow, orange, or black. It's often mottled or veined,