Variscite

Esquema

Getty AAT: Materials (matter)

Jerarquía

<materials by composition> > inorganic material > mineral

Descripción

Pale to emerald green orthorhombic hydrated aluminum phosphate mineral. It is formed by phosphate bearing water reacting with aluminum rich rocks. Variscite is sometimes used in jewelry as a semi-precious stone.

URI original del concepto

http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300386476

Otros términos

  • utahlite [en]
  • amatrice [en]