A species of Minerals, Also known as Bismuth oxydé, Wismuthokker
Bismite is a bismuth oxide mineral, bismuth trioxide or Bi2O3. It is a monoclinic mineral, but the typical form of occurrence is massive and clay-like with no macroscopic crystals. The color varies from green to yellow. It has a Mohs hardness of 4 to 5 and a specific gravity of 8.5 to 9.5, quite high for a nonmetallic mineral. Bismite is a secondary oxidation zone mineral which forms from primary bismuth minerals. It was first described from Goldfield, Nevada in 1868, and later from the Schneeberg District, Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany.
Hardness:
4.5
Density:
10.4 g/cm³
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Physical Properties of Bismite
Colors
Greyish green, greenish yellow to bright yellow
Streak
Grey to yellow
Hardness
4.5 , Soft
Density
10.4 g/cm³, Obviously Heavy Weight
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Chemical Properties of Bismite
Formula
Bi2O3
Elements listed
Bi, O
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