Wardite with Variscite

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Micro crystals of wardite present in tiny pockets of massive variscite, creating a pleasing association of phosphate minerals from this classic locality. The piece has been slabbed and lightly polished on one face, enhancing the color and internal texture while still preserving natural areas for contrast and study. The specimen is accompanied by an antique label dating to the early 20th century, adding important historical provenance and collector appeal. Camp Floyd, located in Utah County, is a well known phosphate locality recognized for producing wardite, variscite, and related secondary phosphate minerals from altered aluminous rocks, making this a desirable and historic example from a classic American mineral district.