Phosphophyllite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 3.0 – 3.5
Specific Gravity 3.07 – 3.13
Refractive Index 1.595 – 1.621
Crystal System Monoclinic
Luster Vitreous
Fracture Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.021
Pleochroism Nil

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Phosphophyllite
Mohs hardness of Phosphophyllite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Phosphophyllite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

β a b c Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90°, β ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Phosphophyllite

磷叶石是一种稀有的水合锌铁锰磷酸盐矿物,以其卓越的海绿至蓝绿色单斜晶体著称,透明度极佳,具有玻璃光泽。磷叶石以其化学成分(磷酸盐)和叶片状解理命名,1920年首次描述于德国(博肯罗德)。宝石级磷叶石主要产于玻利维亚波托西省(波托西银矿,世界上最重要的产地,可产出数厘米的绝美晶体),其晶体的蓝绿颜色、极高透明度和玻璃光泽,使其成为矿物收藏界公认的「最美矿物之一」。摩氏硬度约3至3.5,折射率约1.594至1.616,质脆,极难切磨,宝石级刻面石极为罕见且价值极高。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phosphophyllite?
磷叶石是一种稀有的水合锌铁锰磷酸盐矿物,以其卓越的海绿至蓝绿色单斜晶体著称,透明度极佳,具有玻璃光泽。磷叶石以其化学成分(磷酸盐)和叶片状解理命名,1920年首次描述于德国(博肯罗德)。宝石级磷叶石主要产于玻利维亚波托西省(波托西银矿,世界上最重要的产地,可产出数厘米的绝美晶体),其晶体的蓝绿颜色、极高透明度和玻璃光泽,使其成为矿物收藏界公认的「最美矿物之一」。摩氏硬度约3至3.5,折射率约1.594至1.616,质脆,极难切磨,宝石级刻面石极为罕见且价值极高。
What is the hardness of Phosphophyllite?
Phosphophyllite has a Mohs hardness of 3.0 to 3.5, making it relatively soft for use in jewelry.
What color is Phosphophyllite?
Phosphophyllite is primarily Various.
How much does Phosphophyllite cost?
Phosphophyllite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Phosphophyllite?
Phosphophyllite belongs to the Monoclinic crystal system.

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