wavellite

/ˈwævəlaɪt, ˈwævəˌlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare phosphate mineral, Al3(PO4)2·9H2O, found in phosphate deposits.

“The geologist discovered a specimen of wavellite in the newly excavated mine.”

Synonyms

  • aluminophosphate
  • phosphate mineral

Antonyms

  • oxides
  • sulfides