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IMA mineral species

Hopeite

Zn₃(PO₄)₂·4H₂O

Phosphate mineral.

YellowGrayWhite & Clear

Hopeite specimen
Hopeite Vieille Montagne.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaZn₃(PO₄)₂·4H₂O
ElementsZn, P, O, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness3.5
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolHop
Nickel–Strunz class8.CA.30

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Kelmis, Belgium

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