AlPO4·2(H2O)
Variscite
is a hydrous aluminum phosphate. It was first discovered
in the Vogtland District of Germany. The material is usually
veined with other minerals such as millisite or wardite.
Colors of varisite vary only slightly between yellow green
to slightly darker greens. The material is often misidentified
as turquoise. Variscite is actually quite rare and beautiful.
It is inexpensive because it is not a well known, therefore
there is little demand for it.
