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Wavellite

ex Dr. F. Krantz - no old label
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Description
Locality: 
General Trimble's Mine, East Whiteland, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6 × 4.9 × 4 cm
Weight: 
94.00gr
Description

A nice and rare oldie from the end of the 19th century: tan whiteish crystal aggregates with stalactitic habit. Came together with a very similar specimen that was labeled "Steamboat, PA" but most certain coming from the 19th century  General Trimble's iron ore mine, East Whiteland Township. Krantz stock, no old label.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Wavellite

Formula: 
Al3(PO4)2(OH,F)3·5H2O
Strunz: 
8.DC.50
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
White.
Type Locality: 
High Down Quarry, Filleigh, North Devon, Devon, England, UK

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Best regards Roger