variscite Synonyms & Antonyms
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Variscite as a Noun
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A relatively rare hydrated aluminum phosphate mineral (AlPO4·2H2O), sometimes confused with turquoise.
Word Forms & Grammar
variscite (countable and uncountable, plural variscites)
Origin of Variscite
Named after the locality of Variscia, the dated name of Vogtland (Germany), + -ite.
Word Facts for Variscite
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Meaning | A relatively rare hydrated aluminum phosphate mineral (AlPO4·2H2O), sometimes confused with turquoise |
| Plural | variscites |