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Properties of Bismuth |
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Mineral Group |
Native Semimetals |
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Cleavage |
Perfect |
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Chemical Composition |
Bi |
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Fracture |
Uneven |
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Luster |
Metallic |
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Diaphaneity |
Opaque |
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Color |
Reddish-white to creamy-white; tarnishes iridescent pinkish, yellowish or bluish |
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Streak |
Silver - white |
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Mohs Hardness |
2 - 2.5 |
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Specific Gravity |
9.79 |
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Diagnostic Properties |
Hardness, color, streak, luster |
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Crystal System |
Trigonal |
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Uses |
Pharmaceuticals, atomic fire alarms and sprinkler systems, solder and other alloys and pigments for cosmetics, glass and ceramics. It is a catalyst in rubber production. |
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Chakras |
Root and Crown Chakras |
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Zodiac |
Taurus |
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Numerical Vibration |
2 |
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All crystals contain energy that can be used to amplify your own intentions and manifestations through meditation and daily wear. |
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