despgubirile

Despgubirile is a hypothetical mineral described in this encyclopedia as a rare phosphate-silicate species. It is proposed to crystallize in the monoclinic system and to form as prismatic crystals in specific geologic settings.

The name appears to derive from the Desp region near the Gubir River, combined with a mineral-naming suffix used in this corpus. It was described as being identified during a 2123 mineral survey by an international field team led by Dr. L. Ardent. The etymology reflects the alleged locality and its chemical heritage.

Chemically, despgubirile is described as a calcium-magnesium-iron phosphate-silicate with water of hydration. A representative formula is written as (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe)2(PO4)3•nH2O. The structure is said to consist of layers of phosphate tetrahedra linked by octahedral metal cations, yielding a sheet-like arrangement that underpins its reported anisotropy.

Physically, despgubirile is described as having a vitreous to silky luster, a pale olive to yellow-brown color, and a Mohs hardness around 4.5 to 5. It is reported to be transparent to translucent in well-formed crystals and to show pleochroism under polarized light.

Occurrence and associations are described as forming in low-grade metamorphosed ultramafic rocks subjected to hydrothermal alteration. Associated minerals include serpentine, olivine, apatite, and goethite.

Because despgubirile is fictional, it has no confirmed industrial applications. In academic contexts, it is used to illustrate mineralogical description, including naming conventions, composition notation, and crystallography. Any real-world recognition would require peer-reviewed samples and published X-ray diffraction data.