Name/Title
VarisciteEntry/Object ID
1985.1.16Description
Chemical Composition: AlPO4-2H2O
Crystal System: Orthorhombic System
Description: Common Name: Variscite
Chemistry: AlPO4-2H2O, Hydrated Aluminum Phosphate
Group: Phosphates
Location: Utah
Description ; Three small uncut stones, smooth and nodular light green in color with a gray matrix.Collection
Tom Riley Variscite CollectionAcquisition
Accession
1985.1Source or Donor
Tom RileyAcquisition Method
DonationOther Names and Numbers
Other Number
Other Number: 1985.1.16 a, b,cDimensions
Height
1 inWidth
2 inDepth
1-1/2 inLength
2 inDiameter
1/2 inWeight
11.98 ozDimension Notes
Dimension taken at widest pointsLocation
Location
Room
Curation StorageBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
TemporaryMoved By
Jillian Mather KettleyDate
October 16, 2025Notes
all pieces removed from display and need reshelvingLocation
* Untyped Location
Mentzer Hall, MH-9Category
PermanentMoved By
mlaamDate
March 12, 2020