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Phosphophyllite
Name
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Zn₂Fe²⁺(PO₄)₂·4H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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3–3.5
Mohs hardness
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3.08–3.13
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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On {100}, perfect; on {010}, {102}, distinct
Cleavage
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P2_1/c
Space group
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Phosphophyllite
Structural group
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Pp · Grandfathered
IMA
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1920
Named in
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Blue, Green
Typical colors
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Zn · Fe · P · O · H
Elements
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