Mineral Species: Variscite

Chemical Formula: AlPO4.2H2O

Chemical Name: Hydrated Aluminium Phosphate

Mineral Class: Phosphate

Mineral Notes: Variscite most often forms as a precipitate from circulating phosphate-rich water. It is associated with many other phosphate minerals including Mimetite and Strengite. Some forms are massive and produce a rather attractive ornamental stone.

Location: Messbach, Saxony, Germany.