IMA mineral species

Parahopeite

Zn₃(PO₄)₂ * 4H₂O

Phosphate mineral.

Parahopeite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaZn₃(PO₄)₂ * 4H₂O
ElementsZn, P, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolPhop
Nickel–Strunz class8.CA.70

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Kabwe, Zambia

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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.