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IMA mineral species Healing crystal

Variscite

✦ Stone of Encouragement ✦

🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily

Crystal lore: 🔥 Confidence🌊 Calm💗 Love

Al(PO₄)·2H₂O

Hydrous aluminium phosphate.

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Variscite specimen
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Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness4.5
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💅🪙🍶🔪💎

A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.

🔷 Orthorhombic✏️ streak white
Chemical formulaAl(PO₄)·2H₂O
ElementsAl, P, O, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness4.5
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolVar
Nickel–Strunz class8.CD.10

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

Care & Handling

  • 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 4.5: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.

🌍 Where it's found

  • Type locality
  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

Varieties & related stones

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Green variscite is associated with encouragement and calm.

Traditional uses
encouragement, calm, optimism
Chakra
Heart
Zodiac
♊Gemini ♉Taurus ♍Virgo
Element
🌿Earth

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

AventurineBoth carry the theme of optimism, so together they're thought to reinforce it. PrehniteA natural partner for calm; Prehnite also adds intuition. ChrysocollaPaired in tradition for calm, with Chrysocolla bringing communication as well. LarimarBoth carry the theme of calm, so together they're thought to reinforce it. Clear QuartzClear quartz is the traditional amplifier, said to boost variscite's encouragement.

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