Bismuthinite | |
Chemical Formula |
Bi2S3 |
Species |
Sulfides |
Crystal System |
Orthorhombic |
Mohs Scale |
2 |
Specific Gravity |
6.8-7.2 |
Color |
Lead-gray to tin-white, with a yellowish or iridescenttarnish. |
Streak |
Lead grey |
Luster |
Metallic |
Diaphaneity |
Opaque |
Cleavage |
PerfectPerfect on imperfect on |
Fracture |
Brittle - sectile |
Crystal Habit:Slender prismatic to acicular, massive lamellar | |
Geological Setting:Low to high temperature hydrothermal veins |