bismuthinite

noun

bis·​muth·​in·​ite

ˈbizməthə̇ˌnīt,

ˈbism-,

-mət͟hə̇ˌ-;

(ˈ)biz¦mə-,

-myü-

plural -s

: a mineral Bi₂S₃ consisting of native bismuth sulfide usually in foliated or fibrous masses of lead-gray color and metallic luster

Word History

Etymology

bismuthine + -ite

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