General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Bi
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 208.98 gm)
Bismuth 100.0 % Bi
Empirical Formula:
Bi
Name Origin:
Probably from the Arabic bi ismid, meaning having the properties of antimony.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[0001] Perfect
Color:
silver white, pinkish white, or red.
Density:
9.7 - 9.8, Average = 9.75
Diaphaniety:
Opaque
Habits:
Platy - Sheet forms (e.g. micas)., Lamellar - Thin laminae producing a lamellar structure., Granular - Generally occurs as anhedral to subhedral crystals in matrix.
Hardness:
2-2.5 - Gypsum-Finger Nail
Luminescence:
None.
Luster:
Metallic
Streak:
lead gray
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