Wilhelm Hisinger

Wilhelm Hisinger (born October 1, 1787 – died December 3, 1868) was a prominent Swedish mineralogist and chemist. He is best known for his contributions to the field of mineralogy, particularly for his work on the classification and description of minerals. Hisinger is also noteworthy for his involvement in the study of chemical elements, including his work in defining the properties of various minerals and their components.