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Bismuth
Name
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Bi
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Native Elements
Chemical class
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Trigonal
Crystal system
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2–2.5
Mohs hardness
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9.7–9.83
Specific gravity
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Pale silver
Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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Perfect on {0001}, good on {1011}, poor on {1014}
Cleavage
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R-3m
Space group
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Arsenic
Structural group
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Bi · Grandfathered
IMA
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1530
Named in
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Gray, Pink
Typical colors
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Bi
Elements
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