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Name: Variscite
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Specimens in Collection:

#461: Variscite
IMA Chemistry: Al(PO4)·2H2O
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Variscite contains elements:
Aluminum (Al)
Phosphorus (P)
Oxygen (O)
Hydrogen (H)
Country of Type Locality: Germany
Year First Published: 1837
IMA Status: Approved
Status Notes: Breithaupt J F A (1837) Bestimmung neuer Mineralien. 4. Variscit. Journal für Praktische Chemie 10, 506-508
Structural Group Name:  
Fleischer's Group Name: scorodite
Crystal Systems: orthorhombic
Oldest Known Age: 3110 Million Years Ago
Mohs Hardness: 4.5
Diaphaneity: 2.0
Specific Gravity: 2.59
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