IMA mineral species

Hillite

Ca₂(Zn,Mg)(PO₄)₂ * 2 H₂O

Phosphate mineral.

Hillite specimen
Hilliet andrerobbemond0,5mm-8.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaCa₂(Zn,Mg)(PO₄)₂ * 2 H₂O
ElementsCa, Zn, Mg, P, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolHi
Nickel–Strunz class8.CG.05

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Reaphook Hill, Australia

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