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bismuthinite

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bismuthinite [′biz·məth·ə‚nīt]
(mineralogy)
Bi2S3A mineral consisting of bismuth trisulfide, which has an orthorhombic structure and is usually found in fibrous or leafy masses that are lead gray with a yellowish tarnish and a metallic luster. Also known as bismuth glance.


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Felsic units are from 1 to 10 feet thick and well-mineralized with pyrite, pyrrothite, & bismuthinite in carbonatized quartz veins and veinlets, and as disseminated grains.
The sulphide assemblage is pyrite - arsenopyrite dominant with lesser amounts of chalcopyrite, sphalerite, bismuthinite and minor tetrahedrite.
 
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