Wavellite from Kittilä, Finnish Lapland

Abstract

Wavellite is a phosphate mineral, not previously on record in Finland. It was found in narrow dikes cutting quartzite on Kätkätunturi hill in the parish of Kittilä, Finnish Lapland. The mode of occurrence of wavellite is described. Optical and X-ray powder method studies and a partial analysis were carried out. Some aspects are presented of the origin and age of the wavellite.