IMA mineral species

Hilgardite

Borate mineral.

RedPinkBrownWhite & Clear

Hilgardite specimen
Hilgardite-104309.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

🔷 Monoclinic✏️ streak white
Chemical formula—
Elements—
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolHgr
Nickel–Strunz class6.ED.05

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Plaquemine, United States

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.