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Phosphophyllite

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Phosphophyllite

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Description
Locality: 
Unificada Mine, Potosi City, Potosi Department, Bolivia
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5 × 3.5 × 2.7 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.70cm
Description

Sharp and gemmy crystal of aqua-blue Phosphophyllite, showing the classical twinning.

The crystal has good termination as well and no damage on the display side, while the back is attached to the matrix.

Great and classic specimen!

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Phosphophyllite

Formula: 
Zn2Fe(PO4)2·4H2O
Strunz: 
8.CA.40
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic Prismatic crystals, often twinned
Hardness: 
3.0 - 3.5
Type Locality: 
Hagendorf North Pegmatite (Meixner Feldspar Pit), Hagendorf, Waidhaus, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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Seller's terms and conditions

The item can be returned for whichever reason, provided its original conditions, and within 10 days from its delivery to the Buyer. In the case of returning, the Buyer will be entitled to the refund of the item price; shipping costs will remain at the Buyer's charge in any case.