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Sprays of pearly #Wavellite with yellow #Cacoxenite from Třenice, Czech Republic.
FOV 25 mm
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銀星石/Mauldin Mountain Montgomery Co.,Arkansas,USA
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Aggregates of white #Wavellite with yellow layer of #Cacoxenite from Třenice, Czech Republic.
FOV 4 cm
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#Wavellite spheres covered by thin layer of yellow #Cacoxenite, note tiny pink balls of #Strengite. Specimen from Třenice, Czech Republic.
FOV 2 cm
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Classic #Wavellite spheres from Třenice, Czech Republic. The yellow surface is caused by powdery layer of #Cacoxenite.
Size 6 x 6 cm
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#Wavellite is a simple aluminum phosphate, but various impurities render wide range of nice colors. Beware that many wavellites are in fact fluor-wavellite!
Learn more in our comprehensive overview:
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Aggregates of white #Wavellite with yellow layer of #Cacoxenite from Třenice, Czech Republic.
FOV 4 cm
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#MinCup25 Round 1 Match 10: It’s a green, green world for kiwi #Wavellite vs desert emerald #Dioptase.
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Yellow #Wavellite spheres from Trenice, Czech Republic.
Size 6 x 6 cm
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In Geology ✔️ Mineralogy - Botany
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❤️🔁 Wavellite: Nature’s Radiant Starburst Mineral
Have you ever seen a mineral that looks like a cosmic explosion frozen in time?
Wavellite’s mesmerizing radial clusters are a geological masterpiece, captivating collectors and scientists alike with their vibrant hues and intricate patterns.
▶️ Formation Story
Wavellite forms through a fascinating process of secondary mineralization, often in the cracks and crevices of aluminous rocks.
Born from the slow
alteration of primary aluminum phosphate minerals like variscite or crandallite, wavellite emerges when mineral-rich groundwater, laced with aluminum and phosphate ions, interacts with hydroxide and water molecules in low-pressure, non-acidic environments.
Over time, these condition
foster the growth of its signature radial or spherical aggregates, resembling starbursts or pinwheels.
This process, often tied
to hydrothermal activity or weathering, creates wavellite’s unique beauty, with crystals radiating outward from a central point like a mineral supernova.
▶️ Geological Information
Wavellite, a hydrated aluminum phosphate mineral with the chemical formula Al₃(PO₄)₂(OH,F)₃·5H₂O, belongs to the phosphate class and crystallizes in the orthorhombic system.
It typically forms
in aluminous, low-grade metamorphic rocks, phosphate-rich sedimentary deposits, or hydrothermal veins.
Its crystal habit is distinctive
appearing as translucent, radiating clusters of acicular (needle-like) crystals, botryoidal crusts, or stalactitic forms.
The mineral’s color palette
driven by trace elements like vanadium for green hues or iron for yellows, ranges from vibrant green and yellow green to white, blue, brown, or even colorless.
With a Mohs hardness
of 3.5–4 and a specific gravity of 2.3–2.4, wavellite is relatively soft, making it a delicate gem for collectors.
Notable localities include
Arkansas, USA (especially the Ouachita Mountains), Devon, England (its type locality), Germany, Bolivia, and Brazil, where high-quality specimens display vivid colors and intricate structures.
Wavellite often occurs
alongside other phosphates like crandallite, variscite, or strengite, and its formation is tied to environments rich in aluminum and phosphorus, such as weathered phosphate deposits or limestone caves.
▶️ Interesting Fact
Wavellite’s radial structure, often called “cat’s eye” by Arkansas locals, can reveal stunning concentric rings when sliced open, resembling a cross-section of a lime or a miniature galaxy.
This effect, caused by its fibrous
radiating crystals, makes each specimen a unique work of natural art.
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🎞️ Wavellite Garland Arkansas USA
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Photos: https://t.co/azK6mwcrg0
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Aluminum basic phosphate mineral typically appears in shades of green to yellowish-green.
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⚜️Wavellite Crystals on Basalt matrix from Montgomery County, Arkansas⚜️ #wavellite #minerals #Arkansas
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I think I'm falling in #love 😻🥰😍💚❤️🔥 #CORAZON
You can vote 4 this lovely #Mineral #Wavellite in #Mincup24 at @MineralCup Everyone can play! Just tap the 📌'd post & #Please #vote 4 #Wavellite & #ThankYouMate #PleaseShare
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You can #Vote 4 this #beauty #Wavellite in #Mincup24 go 2 @MineralCup tap the📌'd post and #please vote 4 this #miracle of #nature #please & #ThankYouMate
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Gives a whole new meaning 2 #Green #eggs 🥚& #Ham 🐽You can vote 4 this #Wavellite specimen in #Mincup24 at @MineralCup Tap the 📌'd post& #Vote Anyone can play!
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1 of the things I used 2 look forward to in #Mincup was @mikamckinnon & " Would I lick this rock" post. This #Wavellite looks just like🍦 #icecream Anyone can vote at @MineralCup in #Mincup24 tap📍'd post. Voting happening now. #PleaseShare #please #vote #TBT C 📸Patrice Cmolik
#Gia website: #Wavellite YOU can vote 4 this #Amazing #Green #Kiwi looking #mineral. #MinCup24 voting is going on now at @MineralCup Tap on their pinned tweet. ANYONE can vote #PleaseShare & #Please #Vote 4 #Wavellite #ThankYouMate #ThrowbackThursday 💚🥝
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YOU can vote 4 this #Amazing #Green #Kiwi looking #mineral. #MinCup24 voting is going on now at @MineralCup Tap on the pinned tweet. ANYONE can vote & play! #PleaseShare & #Please #Vote 4 #Wavellite #ThankYouMate #ThrowbackThursday #GreenDay 💚🥝
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#Wavellite YOU can vote 4 this #Amazing #Green #Kiwi looking #mineral. #MinCup24 voting is going on now at @MineralCup Tap on the pinned tweet. ANYONE can vote & play! #PleaseShare & #Please #Vote 4 #Wavellite #ThankYouMate #ThrowbackThursday #GreenDay 💚🥝
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