About Vauxite
Hydrated iron aluminum phosphate, known for its sky-blue crystals, often in radiating groups. It's a stone of emotional expression, clarity, and soothing the throat chakra.
Primary Hues
Sky Blue, Bluish-Green, forms tabular or prismatic crystals, often in radiating groups
Geological & Scientific Details
Vauxite is classified as a phosphate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the triclinic system. Its chemical formula is Fe2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2.6H2O. Common crystal habits include minute tabular crystals, radial aggregates and nodules.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phosphate minerals
- Chemical Formula: Fe2+Al2(PO4)2(OH)2.6H2O
- IMA Symbol: Vx[1]
- Crystal System: Triclinic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 441.86 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Blue, becoming greenish on exposure
- Crystal Habit: Minute tabular crystals, radial aggregates and nodules
- Twinning: On {010}, twin and composition plane.[2]
- Cleavage: Fractured
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent