IMA mineral species
Burgessite
Co₂(H₂O)₄[AsO₃(OH)]₂(H₂O)
Hydrous arsenate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Co₂(H₂O)₄[AsO₃(OH)]₂(H₂O) |
|---|---|
| Elements | Co, H, O, As |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Bge |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.CB.60 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Keeley-Frontier Mine, Canada
- 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.
Learn more
- Burgessite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q19810698 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic