Colina Verde is a distinct, high-gradevariscitefrom a Nevada mine discovered in 2019, known for its exceptional natural color variations.
The gemstone is primarily celebrated for its vibrant greens, which often feature unique polychrome (multi-colored) halos and intricate "textbook" spiderweb matrix patterns. The mine also yields beautiful material in various combinations of blues and creams. Mined by hand, Colina Verde is a hard, gem-quality stone that rarely requires artificial stabilization, making it highly prized by jewelers and collectors. It typically forms in veins and nodules within chert and shale deposits.
