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Variscite Sample


Variscite


Chemical Composition: AlPO4-2H2O
Group: -
System: Orthorhombic
Family: Phosphates
Hardness: 4


  • Light
  • Translucent
  • Infusible, but discolours when heated
  • Soluble only if heated beforehand
  • Found in: Austria , Bolivia, USA



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