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Stibnite
Sb2S3
Description
Antimony sulfide mineral, known for its brilliant prismatic crystals.
Chemical composition
Chemical formula
Sb2S3
Classification
sulfuros
Crystal system
ortorrómbico
Luster
Metálico
Streak
Gris plomo
Density
4.63 g/cm³
Temperatura de fusión
550 °C
Mohs Scale — 2/10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Referencia: Yeso
Color
#808080
#2f4f4f
Gris plomo
Usos
Uso cotidiano
Historically used in eye cosmetics.
Uso industrial
Main source of antimony for batteries, flame retardants, and alloys.
Similar minerals
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| Properties | Stibnite | Galena | Molybdenite | Galena |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Sb2S3 | PbS | MoS2 | PbS |
| Classification | Sulfides | Sulfides | Sulfides | Sulfides |
| Crystal system | ortorrómbico | cúbico | hexagonal | Cúbico |
| Hardness | 2 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Density | 4.63 g/cm³ | 7.5 g/cm³ | 4.7 g/cm³ | 7.4 g/cm³ |
| Luster | Metálico | Metálico | Metálico | Metálico |
| Streak | Gris plomo | Gris plomo | Gris verdoso | Negro |
| Cleavage | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Transparency | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Similar minerals: Galena · Bismutinita · Molibdenita
Derivatives and uses
Antimony oxide, metal alloys.
Geographic distribution
Extraction countries: China, Rusia, TJ, Bolivia
Periodic table
Contains elements: Sb · S
S
Sulfur
#16 · Nonmetals
Atomic mass32.06 u
Density2.07 g/cm³
Melting point115.2 °C
Boiling point444.6 °C
StateSolid
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