bismuthinite

[ biz-muhth-uh-nahyt, biz-muh-thuh- ]

noun
  1. a mineral, bismuth sulfide, Bi2S3, occurring in lead-gray masses: an ore of bismuth.

Origin of bismuthinite

1
  • Also called bismuth glance .

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British Dictionary definitions for bismuthinite

bismuthinite

bismuth glance

/ (bɪzˈmʌθɪˌnaɪt) /


noun
  1. a grey mineral consisting of bismuth sulphide in orthorhombic crystalline form. It occurs in veins associated with tin, copper, silver, lead, etc, and is a source of bismuth. Formula: Bi 2 S 3

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