Al3(PO4)2(OH)3·5H2OOrthorhombic
Wavellite
Al3(PO4)2(OH)3·5H2O
PhosphatesChemical FormulaAl3(PO4)2(OH)3·5H2O
Crystal SystemOrthorhombic
Mohs Hardness3.5
Specific Gravity2.33
ColorWhite, green, yellow, brown
LusterVitreous to waxy
StreakWhite
CleavageOne direction
FractureConchoidal to uneven
Occurrence
Found in phosphate deposits. Radiating crystal clusters.