Bismuthite

Translation of "bismuthite" into Russian

Noun

bismuthite

bismuthites pl

Bismuthite is a mineral composed of bismuth sulfide.

Бисмутит - это минерал, состоящий из сульфида висмута.

Noun

A mineral composed chiefly of bismuth sulfide (Bi₂S₃), usually found in lead-gray, metallic masses and veins.

The geologist discovered a vein of bismuthite while exploring the old mine.

Less commonly, naturally occurring bismuth oxide (Bi₂O₃), also called bismite.

Some specimens formerly labeled as bismuthite turned out to be bismuth oxide.