IMA mineral species
Eglestonite
([Hg⁺]₂)₃OCl₃(OH)
Halide mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness2.5
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Scratches with a fingernail.
| Chemical formula | ([Hg⁺]₂)₃OCl₃(OH) |
|---|---|
| Elements | Hg, O, Cl, H |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Mohs hardness | 2.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Egl |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 3.DD.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Terlingua district, United States
Learn more
- Eglestonite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3720472 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
2–3
Cubic