Wavellite - 1800s era classic ex Hauck

Item Description

This Wavellite shows one of the best-known features of the species, the distinct radial growth of the crystals. While a thinner layer of growth than you normally see (very narrow crevice, perhaps?), the radial growth is still evident. The largest crystal here has a growth radius of about 3 cm, which is a very impressive size indeed, and the Wavellite appears to be growing on a brown sandstone. Sandstone matrix is typical for the Trenice Quarry, but unusual for Wavellite from other localities. Old label on the back. From the noted historic classics collection of Richard 'Dick' Hauck of New Jersey.