Variscite

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Varascite

Varascite

Name/Title

Variscite

Entry/Object ID

1985.1.16

Description

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 Collection

Acquisition

Accession

1985.1

Source or Donor

Tom Riley

Acquisition Method

Donation

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

Other Number: 1985.1.16 a, b,c

Dimensions

Height

1 in

Width

2 in

Depth

1-1/2 in

Length

2 in

Diameter

1/2 in

Weight

11.98 oz

Dimension Notes

Dimension taken at widest points

Location

Location

Room

Curation Storage

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Temporary

Moved By

Jillian Mather Kettley

Date

October 16, 2025

Notes

all pieces removed from display and need reshelving

Location

* Untyped Location

Mentzer Hall, MH-9

Category

Permanent

Moved By

mlaam

Date

March 12, 2020