Fluorwavellite
A variety of Wavellite Group
What is Fluorwavellite?
Fluorwavellite is a rare phosphate mineral with formula Al3(PO4)2(OH)2F•5H2O. As suggested by its name, it is a fluorine-analogue of wavellite (hence its name), a rather common phosphate mineral. Chemically similar aluminium fluoride phosphate minerals include fluellite, kingite and mitryaevaite.
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Key Characteristics
Formation of Fluorwavellite
Fluorwavellite was discovered in Silver Coin mine, Valmy, Humboldt County, Nevada, US.
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Green to yellowish-green and yellow
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 3.5 - 4
- Streak
- White
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Al3(PO4)2(OH)2F·5H2O
- Elements
- Al, F, H, O, P
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