Horobetsuite
A variety of 'Bismuthinite-Stibnite Series'
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About Horobetsuite
Formula:
(Bi,Sb)2S3 to (Sb,Bi)2S3
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
2
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
From the type locality: Horobetsu sulfur mine.
Intermediate compositions of the bismuthinite-stibnite series, ranging from antimony-rich bismuthinite to bismuth-rich stibnite.
Originally reported from Horobetsu mine, Iburi Province, Hokkaido Island, Japan.
Originally reported from Horobetsu mine, Iburi Province, Hokkaido Island, Japan.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
6998 (as Horobetsuite)
52013 (as Bismuthinite-Stibnite Series)
52013 (as Bismuthinite-Stibnite Series)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:6998:0 (as Horobetsuite)
mindat:1:1:52013:9 (as Bismuthinite-Stibnite Series)
mindat:1:1:52013:9 (as Bismuthinite-Stibnite Series)
Physical Properties of Horobetsuite
Metallic
Hardness:
2 on Mohs scale
Chemistry of Horobetsuite
Mindat Formula:
(Bi,Sb)2S3 to (Sb,Bi)2S3
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Horobetsuite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Other Language Names for Horobetsuite
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Horobetsuite
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References for Horobetsuite
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Localities for Horobetsuite
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Austria | |
| Mali (1996) |
China | |
| Mingxuan Xue et al. (2001) |
| Yanjing Chen et al. (2008) |
Italy | |
| Domenighini et al. (2026) |
Japan | |
| Hayase (1955) |
Mali | |
| Masurel et al. (2017) |
Russia | |
| Pavlova et al. (2009) |
| Gvozdev et al. (2020) |
Slovakia | |
| Maťo et al. (stredné Slovensko) |
| Miškovic J. (1990) |
| Pauliš |
| Macinsky et al. (1994) |
| Peterec et al. (2003) |
| Andrusovová-Vlčeková G. & Chovan M. (chalkostibit-emplektit) |
| Chovan et al. (1998) |
Tajikistan | |
| Pavlova et al. (2009) |
Tunisia | |
| Slim-Shimi et al. (1990) |
USA | |
| Econ Geol (1994) |
| John et al. (1989) | |
Uzbekistan | |
| Gromova +4 other references |
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