variscite

/ˈværɪsaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare phosphate mineral, usually turquoise in colour, often found in hydrothermal veins and altered igneous rocks.

“The geologist discovered a large variscite deposit in the abandoned mine.”

Synonyms

  • phosphatine
  • turquoise

Antonyms

  • oxide
  • silicate