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Phosphophyllite

phosphophyllite

Zn2Fe²⁺(PO4)2·4H2O

Photographs of mineral No. 79864: Phosphophyllite from Cerro Rico de ...

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Overview

Phosphophyllite is a rare phosphate mineral with the chemical formula Zn2Fe(PO4)2·4H2O. It is prized among mineral collectors for its delicate bluish green colour, but rarely cut due to its difficult properties.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 3

Scientific references

  1. Phosphophyllite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2252346 Link
  2. Phosphophyllite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphophyllite Link