Phosphophyllite

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Phosphophyllite

Phosphophyllite

Zn₂Fe²⁺(PO₄)₂·4H₂O

Mineral, hydrated zinc iron phosphate

Properties

Chemical formula
Zn₂Fe²⁺(PO₄)₂·4H₂O
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
3
Color
Green
Luster
—
Streak
White
Density
3,1 g/cm³
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
—
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
8.CA.40
Dana classification
—
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Pp
Locality
🇩🇪 Hagendorf North pegmatite
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after leaf

Source: Wikidata

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