Name/Title
VarisciteEntry/Object ID
1985.1.30Description
Chemical Composition: AlPO4-2H2O
Crystal System: Orthorhombic System
Description: Common Name: Variscite
Chemistry: AlPO4-2H2O, Hydrated Aluminum Phosphate
Group: Phosphates
Location: Little Green Monster Variscite Mine, Clay Canyon, Oquirrh Mountains, Utah City, Utah
Description : Chunk of variscite with a cut polished face of pale green in a grayish-beige matrix.
Delmar description: Two pieces (one large and one small) of Variscite from Lucin, in Northwest UT.
Colors: Cut side shows shades of Green and some White. Outer rock is White.
Cut Side: Small Apx 1 7/8 x 3 1/2" (4.7 x 8.9 cm)
Large Apx 2 x 4" (5.1 x 10.2 cm)
*As of 10/15/25 only the large piece is present under a new accession #Collection
Tom Riley Variscite CollectionAcquisition
Accession
1985.1Source or Donor
Tom RileyAcquisition Method
DonationOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Number Labelled on ObjectOther Number
78.59.295Dimensions
Width
2-1/2 inDepth
3-3/4 inLength
3-3/4 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
needs reshelvingLocation
* Untyped Location
Mentzer Hall, MH-9Category
PermanentMoved By
Steve MillerDate
December 22, 2009
