Belogubite
Belogubite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfate class, with the chemical formula CuZn(SO₄)₂·10H₂O.
It crystallizes in the triclinic crystal system (space group P-1). It is a member of the Chalcanthite structural group.
Key properties: Mohs hardness 2.5; specific gravity 2.27; White streak; Vitreous luster; optically biaxial.
IMA symbol Bgb, IMA status: approved, named in 2018.
Secondary in the weathered zone of a Zn-Cu massive sulfide deposit.
It is found associated with Dietrichite.
The mineral was named to honor Elena Vitalievna Belogub (b. 1963), Institute of Mineralogy, Urals Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Miass, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia.
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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