Wavellite

Wavellite is named after William Wavell, physician in Horwood Parish, Devonshire, England, who discovered the mineral.

Wavellite forms translucent to transparent black, brown, yellowish green to green, white to greenish white, yellow very small crystals and larger characteristic radial aggregates.

Wavellite is cut into attractive cabochons, slabs and other ornamental pieces.
General Information
Chemical Formula
Al
 
3
(PO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH,F)
 
3
· 5H
 
2
O
Michael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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