hesperite
Hesperite is a historical or obscure mineral name that has appeared in a few older mineralogical references. It is not currently recognized by the International Mineralogical Association as a valid mineral species.
The name derives from Hesperia, the classical term used for the western lands, a common source of
In the 19th century, hesperite was proposed to designate a mineral from a western locality. Later reviews
No independently verified chemical formula, crystal structure, or physical properties are established under the name hesperite
The reported occurrence is poorly documented, and no type specimen is known to be available. As a