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variscite

The English word “variscite” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

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

Etymology

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

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