Strengite
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Strengite is a relatively rare iron phosphate mineral with the formula: FePO4 · 2H2O. The mineral is named after the German mineralogist Johann August Streng (1830–1897). Lavender, pink or purple in hue, it is similar to variscite
and is partially soluble, particularly in conditions where there is a low pH and low oxidation-reduction potential.
Variscite
Variscite is a hydrated aluminium phosphate mineral |H2O]]). It is a relatively rare phosphate mineral. It is sometimes confused with turquoise; however, variscite is usually greener in color....
and is partially soluble, particularly in conditions where there is a low pH and low oxidation-reduction potential.