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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

WAVELLITE

n.A mineral, a phosphate or sub-phosphate of alumin; commonly found in crystals, which usually adhere and radiate, forming hemispherical or globular concretions, from a very small size to an inch in diameter. The form of the crystal is usually that of a rhombic prism with dihedral terminations.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

WAVELLITE

Wa "vel *lite, n. Etym: [After Dr. Wm. Wavel, the discoverer. ] (Min. )

 

Defn: A hydrous phosphate of alumina, occurring usually in hemispherical radiated forms varying in color from white to yellow, green, or black.