Phosphophyllite

Overview

Zn2(Fe+2,Mn)(PO4)2·4(H2O)
Fluorescence: none	Not Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	3.1 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Phosphophyllite - 3.0-3.5  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	colorless, green
Streak	white

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	monoclinic - prismatic
Cleavage	perfect
Tenacity	brittle
Fracture	uneven
Luster	vitreous, glassy

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 40.02.07.01

Class: 40

Group: 40.02

Subgroup: 40.02.07 - phosphophyllite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
40.02.07.01	phosphophyllite	Zn2(Fe+2,Mn)(PO4)2·4(H2O)

Nickel-Strunz Number : 08.CA.40

Group : 08

Subgroup : CA

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
08.CA.40	phosphophyllite	Zn2(Fe+2,Mn)(PO4)2·4(H2O)

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