Wavellite
Wavellite is a mineral with the chemical formula Al3(PO4)2(OH)·5H2O. It has a Mohs hardness of 3.5 - 4 and vitreous to pearly luster.
Wavellite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Al3(PO4)2(OH)·5H2O |
| Mohs hardness | 3.5 - 4 |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly |
| Typical colors | Colorless, green, yellow, brown |
| Formation | Typically forms in phosphate-rich environments, often in sedimentary rocks. |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 3.5–4 — soft
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