IMA mineral species

Bismuthinite

Bi₂S₃

Bismuth (III) sulfide mineral.

Yellow Gray White & Clear Multicolor & Iridescent

Bismuthinite specimen — Bismuthinite.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness2

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Scratches with a fingernail.

⚖ Density6.602 g/cm³

Very heavy

🔷 Orthorhombic

Chemical formula	Bi₂S₃
Elements	Bi, S
Crystal system	Orthorhombic
Mohs hardness	2
Density	6.602 g/cm³
Streak	—
Color	—
IMA symbol	Bin
Nickel–Strunz class	2.DB.05

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Bismuthinite on Mindat.org
Wikipedia article
Wikidata item Q419292 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)