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SCIENCE / MINERALOGY
Wavellite is a hydrated aluminum phosphate mineral, Al₃(PO₄)₂(OH,F)₃·5H₂O, famous for radiating green, yellow, white, brown, or blue-green spherical aggregates.
GEOLOGY & FORMATION
It forms as a secondary mineral in fractures and cavities of phosphate-rich sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Wavellite is traditionally associated with clarity, balance, resilience, and intentional personal growth. Its natural structure, color, and geological history provide a symbolic framework for approaching change with greater awareness. Practitioners commonly use it as a contemplative aid for reflecting on priorities and choosing a more deliberate response instead of reacting automatically. These associations are part of crystal traditions and are not scientifically established medical effects.
KEY PROPERTIES
Clarity • Balance • Resilience • Grounding • Perspective • Growth • Intention
CHAKRA: Root • Third Eye
ELEMENT: Earth • Air
ZODIAC: All Zodiac Signs
MOHS HARDNESS: 3.5–4
ACCURACY / TRADE-NAME NOTE
Valid phosphate mineral. Radiating aggregates are commonly cut to reveal starburst patterns.Wavellite