What is Variscite?


Variscite is a rare hydrated aluminum phosphate mineral with a chemical composition of AlPO4•2H2O. It is usually green in color, ranging from yellowish green to bluish green. It does not have any significant industrial use. Variscite specimens of exceptional color and appearance are often cut into gemstones, used to make small sculptures, or used as an ornamental stone in small projects.

Variscite
ariscite nodules: Nodules of variscite with crandallite and wardite from Clay Canyon, Fairfield, Utah. Specimen sizes, clockwise from top left: 7.5 x 5.9 cm; 6.8 x 5.6 cm; 11.1 x 6.6 cm; 17.5 x 13.3 cm.

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