In this case, the structure of paravauxite is triclinic while the structure of metavauxite is monoclinic in symmetry. Vauxite, paravauxite and metavauxite are all found at the famous tin oxide deposits at Llallagua, Potosi, Bolivia. All are associated with the primary tin ore, cassiterite . They form as a result of precipitation from hydrothermal solutions. Paravauxite is the name of a somewhat rare phosphate mineral and an obscure mineral group.
Color is colorless, white or pale green.
Luster is vitreous to pearly. Specimens are translucent to transparent. Crystal System is triclinic. Crystal Habits include tabular crystals and radiating fibrous masses. Cleavage is perfect.