# variscite

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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