About Phosphophyllite
An extremely rare and highly prized hydrated zinc phosphate, known for its delicate pale blue-green color and fragility. It's a stone of gentle healing, compassion, and heart connection.
Primary Hues
Colorless, Pale Blue-Green, (Highly prized by collectors, very fragile)
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of gentle healing and emotional balance. Believed to promote peace, compassion, and connection with the heart.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes hope- healing- and gentle transformation- aligning with this rare mineral's energy.
Temperance
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents balance- peace- and emotional harmony- resonating with Phosphophyllite.
Associated Deities
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Healing
Rationale: Her gentle and compassionate energy aligns perfectly with this stone.
Aphrodite
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Love- Beauty- Harmony
Rationale: Aphrodite's connection to the heart and gentle beauty connects to Phosphophyllite.
Metaphysical Uses
Emotional Healing Meditation
Self-Acceptance Focus
Gentle Transformation Altar
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Geological & Scientific Details
Phosphophyllite is classified as a phosphate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is Zn2Fe(PO4)2·4H2O. Common crystal habits include prismatic.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phosphate minerals
- Chemical Formula: Zn2Fe(PO4)2·4H2O
- IMA Symbol: Pp[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 448.40 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Blue-green to colourless
- Crystal Habit: Prismatic
- Twinning: Common
- Cleavage: [100] Perfect, [010] Distinct, [102] Distinct
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent
Associated Minerals
- Triphylite
- Sphalerite
- Pyrite
- Chalcopyrite
- Cassiterite (from its type locality in Potosí, Bolivia, and other rare pegmatitic or hydrothermal environments)