PHOSPHOPHYLLITE


Meaning of PHOSPHOPHYLLITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

Zn2(Fe++,Mn)(PO4)2·4(H2O)

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 448.40 gm)

Manganese 3.06 % Mn

Zinc 29.17 % Zn

Iron 9.34 % Fe

Phosphorus 13.82 % P

Hydrogen 1.80 % H

Oxygen 42.82 % O

Empirical Formula:

Zn2Fe2+0.75Mn2+0.25(PO4)2·4(H2O)

Name Origin:

Named after its chemical composition containing phosphorus and the Greek fyllon - meaning "leaf."

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[100] Perfect, [010] Distinct, [102] Distinct

Color:

blue green, colorless, or light green.

Density:

3.1

Diaphaniety:

Transparent

Habits:

Druse - Crystal growth in a cavity which results in numerous crystal tipped surfaces., ,

Hardness:

3-3.5 - Calcite-Copper Penny

Luster:

Vitreous (Glassy)

Streak:

white

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