LithoCat

MineralWavellite
FormulaAl3(PO4)2(OH)3F0.5 • 5(H2O)
Crystal FormOrthorhombic/Dipyramidal [2/m 2/m 2/m]
Cleavage[110] Perfect, [101] Good
ColorBlue, Brown, Brownish black, Colorless, Green
Density2.3 – 2.4 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTranslucent
FractureFibrous
Hardness3.5 - 4.0
LustreVitreous - Pearly
StreakWhite
Dana 8 Class42.10.2.1
Strunz ClassVII/D.13-10
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ID145