variscite

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Variscite
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Etymology

Named after the locality of Variscia, the dated name of Vogtland (Germany), +‎ -ite.

Noun

variscite (countable and uncountable, plural variscites)

  1. A relatively rare hydrated aluminum phosphate mineral (AlPO4·2H2O), sometimes confused with turquoise.

Further reading

  • David Barthelmy (1997–2024) “Variscite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
  • variscite”, in Mindat.org, Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2024.