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Phosphosiderite

Hydrated Iron Phosphate

Orchid calm for the emotional body.

Chakra

Heart · Third Eye

Element

Water

Zodiac

Pisces · Libra

Phosphosiderite

I. The Metaphysical Reading

How the stone has been held.

Phosphosiderite is considered a gentle heart-healer that helps release emotional tension and old sorrow. Its soft purple colour is associated with compassion, spiritual growth, and the quiet courage to feel deeply.

Chakra
Heart · Third Eye
Element
Water
Zodiac
Pisces · Libra
Keynote
Orchid calm for the emotional body.

II. The Scientific Reading

What the lattice actually does.

Phosphosiderite is a hydrated iron phosphate, named from phosphorus and the Greek sideros ('iron'). It forms as a secondary mineral in oxidised phosphate deposits and is often found as compact, waxy nodules or as crystalline crusts.

Formula
FePO₄·2H₂O
System
Monoclinic
Hardness
3.5 – 4 (Mohs)
Provenance
Chile, Germany, Portugal, USA, France

References & Sources

Independent mineralogical references used to verify the scientific details above.

Mineral Profile

Fact Sheet

Chemical Formula
FePO₄·2H₂O
Crystal System
Monoclinic
Mohs Hardness
3.5 – 4 (Mohs)
Density
2.74 g/cm³
Refractive Index
1.680 – 1.730
Provenance
Chile, Germany, Portugal, USA, France
Color Origin
Orchid purple, pink, rose-red, brown, colourless

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