IMA mineral species

Ilesite

(Mn,Zn,Fe)SO₄·4H₂O

Sulfate mineral.

Ilesite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formula(Mn,Zn,Fe)SO₄·4H₂O
ElementsMn, Zn, Fe, S, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolIle
Nickel–Strunz class7.CB.15

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

🌍 Where it's found

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