Fluorapophyllite
A variety of Apophyllite Group
What is Fluorapophyllite?
The crystal-clear nature of fluorapophyllite makes it a perfect selection for collectors; it is easily found and reasonably affordable. Occasionally when fluorapophyllite has a trace amount of iron, it can morph into a grassy green color. When this discoloration occurs, specimen value skyrockets.
Etymology & Origins
It gets the first half of its name, "fluor", from containing more fluorine than hydroxide compared to the other minerals in the apophyllite group.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Colorless, pale green, aquamarine, white, pink, yellow
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 4.5 - 5
- Density
- 2.3 - 2.4 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
- Luster
- Pearly, Vitreous
- Crystal System
- Tetragonal
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- KCa4Si8O20(F, OH)·8(H2O)
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