About Zussmanite
A rare phyllosilicate, often pale green and platy. It's associated with emotional balance, heart healing, and connecting with nature.
Primary Hues
Pale Green, Apple Green, forms platy or tabular crystals
Geological & Scientific Details
Zussmanite is classified as a phyllosilicate mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is K(Fe2+,Mg,Mn)13[AlSi17O42](OH)14. Common crystal habits include tabular crystals.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phyllosilicate
- Chemical Formula: K(Fe2+,Mg,Mn)13[AlSi17O42](OH)14
- IMA Symbol: Zus
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Light to medium green
- Crystal Habit: Tabular crystals
- Cleavage: Perfect {0001}
- Luster: Sub-vitreous, resinous, greasy
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Translucent
Associated Minerals
- Stilpnomelane
- Minnesotaite
- Greenalite
- Riebeckite
- Quartz
- Siderite