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)
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