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TitleVariscite from near Toelle, Utah
DescriptionVariscite (green-tan mineral) is a relatively rare phosphate mineral. It may be various shades of green, or blue-green, less commonly tan. When blue-green, it is sometimes confused with turquoise.
LocationUSA ▹ Utah. Near Toelle.
PhotographerNessa Eull. 2001-06-05.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #984.
Key wordsvariscite, Utah
Tech details112 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number608