IMA mineral species

Wittite

Pb₉Bi₁₂(S,Se)₂₇

Questionable sulfosalt mineral.

Wittite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaPb₉Bi₁₂(S,Se)₂₇
ElementsPb, Bi, S, Se
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolWit
Nickel–Strunz class2.JB.20

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Falun Mine, Sweden

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.