wavellite

noun

wa·​vell·​ite

ˈwāvəˌlīt

plural -s

: a mineral Al₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₃.5H₂O consisting of a hydrous basic aluminum phosphate and occurring usually in hemispherical radiated aggregates varying from white to yellow, green, or black

Word History

Etymology

William Wavell †1829 English physician + English -ite

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