A set of light blue, gemmy Phosphophyllites lying on a quartz matrix with white Sholzite xls in association. Hagendorf is the Type Locality for Phosphophyllite, which was discovered in 1920. These crystals , very sharped range up to 2.5 mm in length, have good luster and good gemminess.
Formula :
Zn2(Fe2+,Mn2+)[PO4]2 * 4 H2O
System: monoclinic Hardness:3-3½ Rarity:rare
Strunz id:VII/C.11-10 -
PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES and VANADATES
Name origin: In allusion to its composition, being a phosphate, and structure, from the Greek (phyllos) for leaf, referring to its perfect cleavage.
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 Specimen weight:20 gr.
 Crystal size:up to 2.5 mm wide
 Overall size: 40mm x 38 mm x 18 mm
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