a. An orthorhombic mineral, AlPO4 .2H2 O ; dimorphous with metavariscite; waxy; forms nodular masses in cavities where phosphate water acts on aluminous rock. Variscite is a popular gem material for cabochons and various carved objects, commonly substituting for turquoise. Syn: lucinite; utahlite. b. The mineral group mansfieldite, scorodite, strengite, and variscite. CF: amatrice Source: Dictionary of Mining, Mineral, and Related Terms
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