Variscite

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Variscite

Variscite

Name/Title

Variscite

Entry/Object ID

78.63.326

Description

Chemical Composition: AlPO4-2H2O Crystal System: Orthorhombic System Description: Common Name: Variscite Chemistry: AlPO4-2H2O, Hydrated Aluminum Phosphate Group: Phosphates Location: Fairfield, Utah Description: Light green and white on unpolished sides. One side is polished to a bright lime green,and has been rounded.

Collection

Tom Riley Variscite Collection

Acquisition

Accession

78.63.

Dimensions

Width

3 in

Depth

4-1/4 in

Length

2-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Dimension taken at widest points

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Mentzer Hall, MH-9

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Steve Miller

Date

March 31, 2011