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

* Untyped Location

Mentzer Hall, MH-9

Category

Permanent

Moved By

mlaam

Date

March 12, 2020