Galenobismutite
PbBi2S4 [CNMNC approved formula]
Named after its chemical composition.
IMA status : | Valid species (Pre-IMA 1878) Grandfathered |
CLASSIFICATION | |
Dana (8th edition) : |
03.07.09.01 |
(03) Sulfides - Sulfosalts | |
(03.07) where z/y = 2 - (A+)i (A++)j [By Cz], A=metals, B=semi-metals, C=non-metals | |
(03.07.09) Galenobismutite Group | |
Nickel-Strunz (10th edition) : |
02.JB.45 |
(02) Sulfides | |
(02.J) Sulfosalts of PbS Archetype | |
(02.JB) Galena derivatives, with Pb | |
Crystal system: | Orthorhombic System |
Point group (H-M): | mmm (or 2/m 2/m 2/m) — dipyramidal |