"variscite" meaning in English

See variscite in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: variscites [plural]
Etymology: Named after the locality of Variscia, the dated name of Vogtland (Germany), + -ite. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en||ite}} + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} variscite (countable and uncountable, plural variscites)
  1. A relatively rare hydrated aluminum phosphate mineral (AlPO₄·2H₂O), sometimes confused with turquoise. Wikipedia link: variscite Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Gems, Minerals

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