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Bismuth Bismuthinite & Chalcopyrite

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Bismuth Bismuthinite & Chalcopyrite

ex Collection Edgar Franz(Freiberg/Saxony)

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Description
Locality: 
Chorolque Mine, Cerro Chorolque, Sud Chichas Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7 × 5 × 3.5 cm
Description

Bismute with bismuthinite and chalcopyrite in matrix

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Bismuth

Formula: 
Bi
Strunz: 
1.CA.05
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
2.0 - 2.5
Type Locality: 
Schneeberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

Bismuthinite

Formula: 
Bi2S3
Strunz: 
2.DB.05
Hardness: 
2.0 - 2.5
Streak: 
Lead-gray

Chalcopyrite

Formula: 
CuFeS2
Strunz: 
2.CB.10a
Crystal System: 
Tetragonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0