Belousovite
Belousovite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfate class, with the chemical formula KZn(SO₄)Cl.
It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system (space group P2_1/c).
Key properties: specific gravity 2.89; White streak; Vitreous luster; optically biaxial.
IMA symbol Busv, IMA status: approved, named in 2016.
Occurs as sublimates near a volcanic fumarole (∼250°C.) vent.
It is found associated with Langbeinite, kamchatkite, euchlorine, anglesite, zincite.
The mineral was named to honor Dr. Alexander Borisovich Belousov (b. 1962), Institute of Volcanology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, for his contributions to volcanology.
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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