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This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
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Phosphophyllite
Bolivia
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| Classification |
Mineral |
| Tags |
No special tags. |
| Origin Location |
Bolivia |
| Description |
One of the worlds rarest collector minerals, formerly available only from one location in Germany, recently these have been found in small quantities in Bolivia. A remarkable and unique mineral in a pleasing sea foam green color with sharp spear like protrusions creating a distinctive wave-like shape. |
| Luster |
Vitreous |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Miniature |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
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| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Phosphophyllite: Zn2Fe2+(PO4)2·4H2O
zinc diiron phosphorus oxygen tetra hydrogen oxide *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Similarly Colored Minerals:
Minerals with similar color profiles are shown below.
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Sphalerite on Quartz Olmiite / Bultfonteinite Andalusite Baryte var. Desert Rose Quartz Sceptre Tourmaline / Lepidolite |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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Element List:
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Minerals with Similar Chemistry:
Minerals that are similar in terms of their chemical makeup are shown below.
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This Mineral Formula Similar Mineral Formula
Zn Fe P O H Zn Fe Mn P O H
Zn Fe P O H Mn Zn Fe P O H
Zn Fe P O H Zn Mn Fe P O H
Zn Fe P O H Ca Zn Fe P O H
Zn Fe P O H Zn Mn Fe P O H
Zn Fe P O H Zn Fe Mn P O H
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