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Galenobismutite
Name
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PbBi₂S₄
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfosalts
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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2.5–3.5
Mohs hardness
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7.04
Specific gravity
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Black
Streak
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Metallic. Anisotropism: Strong. R1 –R2: (400) 48.0–51.1, (420) 47.9–51.1, (440) 47.8–51.1, (460) 47.7–51.0
Luster
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Good on {110}
Cleavage
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Pnam
Space group
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Kobellite
Structural group
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Gbit · Grandfathered
IMA
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1878
Named in
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Pale gray to tin-white or lead-gray, may tarnish yellow or iridescent
Typical colors
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Pb · Bi · S
Elements
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