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Horobetsuite

Formula:
(Bi,Sb)
 
2
S
 
3
System:OrthorhombicLustre:Metallic
Hardness:2
Name:From the type locality: Horobetsu sulfur mine.
A variety of Bismuthinite

Antimony-rich bismuthinite and bismuth-rich stibnite. Intermediate compositions of the stibnite-bismuthinite series.

Originally reported from Horobetsu mine, Iburi Province, Hokkaido Island, Japan.

Classification of Horobetsuite

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Physical Properties of Horobetsuite

Lustre:Metallic
Hardness (Mohs):2

Crystallography of Horobetsuite

Crystal System:Orthorhombic

Chemical Properties of Horobetsuite

Formula:
(Bi,Sb)
 
2
S
 
3
Essential elements:Bi, S
All elements listed in formula:Bi, S, Sb

Other Names for Horobetsuite

Other Languages:
German:Horobetsuit
Spanish:Horobetsuita

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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