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
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.
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