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Which naturally occurring bismuth compound is called bismuthinite?

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A labeled periodic table element box for bismuth shows atomic number 83, symbol Bi, atomic weight 208.9804, electron configuration, and properties including solid state, rhombohedral crystal structure, and weakly acidic oxides. — bismuth Properties of bismuth.

Bismuthinite, also known as bismuth glance, is the naturally occurring bismuth sulfide compound with the chemical formula ${Bi}_{2} S_{3}$ . It typically appears as a lead-gray mineral with a metallic luster and can be found in foliated or fibrous masses.12