Bismuthinite - Definition

Bismuthinite is a mineral consisting of Bismuth sulfide (Bi₂S₃). It is an important ore for Bismuth. The crystalls are steel-grey to off white with a metallic luster. It is soft enough to be scratched with a finger nail and rather dense.

External links

• external link (http://www.galleries.com/minerals/sulfides/bismuthi/bismuthi.htm)
• web Mineral Site (http://webmineral.com/data/Bismuthinite.shtml)
• mindat mining data (http://www.mindat.org/min-686.html)

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