IMA mineral species

Shilovite

Cu(NH₃)₄(NO₃)₂

Nitrate mineral.

Shilovite specimen
Shilovite & Ammineite.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaCu(NH₃)₄(NO₃)₂
ElementsCu, N, H, O
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolShil

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Pabellón de Pica, Chile

  • Type locality
  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

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