A Geoscience Digital Image Library
A Geoscience Digital Image Library
| Title | Wavellite (hydrated aluminum phosphate hydroxide) |
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| Description | Wavellite, Al3(PO4)2(OH)3•(H2O)5, is a mineral that often forms as radiating globules, such as those shown here. The gobules often sparkle and show an interesting play of light. This green color is typical, but white, yellow an brown specimens are known. This specimen is about 6 cm across. |
| Photographer | Nessa Eull. 2001-06-29. |
| Collection | University of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection. |
| Key words | wavellite |
| Tech details | 138 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens. |
| GeoDIL number | 958 |
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