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. Fracture is conchoidal. Streak is white.