TERRIUM — A mineralogy cabinet


Mineral

Wavellita

Al₃(PO₄)₂(OH,F)₃·5H₂O · Fosfatos

Wavellita — Terrium

A hydrated aluminium phosphate that commonly forms radial, spherical or microcrystalline aggregates. In this piece it is notable for the turquoise-like bluish-green colour, uncommon in more typical wavellite.

Etymology

Named after the English physician and mineralogist William Wavell (1750-1829). “Turquoise” here functions as a colour descriptor, not as a distinct species.

Specimens in the collection (1)

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