Variscite Definition

vârĭ-sīt, văr-
noun
A rare, light to dark or bluish green, translucent mineral, Al(PO4 ) · 2H2 O, found in aluminum-rich rocks and sometimes used as a semiprecious stone.
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Other Word Forms of Variscite

Noun

Singular:
variscite
Plural:
variscites

Origin of Variscite

  • German Variscit from Medieval Latin Variscia ancient name for Vogtland, region of Germany where the mineral was discovered

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Named after the locality of Variscia, the dated name of Vogtland, Germany.

    From Wiktionary

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