IMA mineral species

Bismutite

Bi₂O₂(CO₃)

Carbonate mineral.

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Bismutite specimen
Bismutite-120470.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaBi₂O₂(CO₃)
ElementsBi, O, C
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density7.86 g/cm³
Streakgrey
Color—
IMA symbolBit
Nickel–Strunz class5.BE.25

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Schneeberg ore district, Germany