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ARSENIC SULFIDE [11 records]

Record 1 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
Ag3AsS3
formula, see observation
DEF

An orange-yellow monoclinic mineral which consists of a sulfide of arsenic and silver occurring in tabular crystals.

OBS

Chemical formula: Ag3AsS3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Ag3AsS3
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral du système cristallin monoclinique, arséniosulfure naturel d'argent, qui se présente le plus souvent en cristaux tabulaires, dont la couleur varie du orange jaunâtre au brun rougeâtre.

OBS

Formule chimique : Ag3AsS3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Ag3AsS3
formula, see observation
DEF

Sulfoarseniuro de plata [...] que cristaliza en el sistema monoclínico [...]

OBS

[...] generalmente se encuentra en forma de maclas, muy brillantes, rojas o anaranjadas.

OBS

Fórmula química: Ag3AsS3

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Record 2 2016-02-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
  • Gold and Silver Mining
Universal entry(ies)
Ag3AsS3
formula, see observation
DEF

A cochineal-red mineral that crystallizes in the rhombohedral system, consists of silver arsenic sulfide, is isomorphous with pyrargyrite, and occurs massively and in crystals.

OBS

Chemical formula: Ag3AsS3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
  • Mines d'or et d'argent
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Ag3AsS3
formula, see observation
DEF

Sulfure d'argent et d'arsenic rouge groseille, du système cristallin rhomboédrique.

CONT

Proustite. C'est l'argent rouge clair arsenical. Il est rare de le rencontrer bien cristallisé [...] mais le type classique est l'enduit encroûtant. Très tendre, d = 2, et fragile, dense [...], d'une belle teinte groseille claire, poussière rouge intense vif, transparent ou au moins translucide avec un bel éclat adamantin [...] Il noircit lentement à l'air et à la lumière. Il peut être confondu avec la cuprite.

OBS

Formule chimique : Ag3AsS3

Key term(s)
  • argent rouge clair arsenical

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
  • Minas de oro y de plata
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Ag3AsS3
formula, see observation
DEF

Arseniosulfuro de plata [...] que cristaliza en el sistema rómbico [...]

OBS

[La proustita] se encuentra en forma de cristales hexagonales muy brillantes, de color escarlata, que contienen 65 por ciento de plata.

OBS

Fórmula química: Ag3AsS3

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Record 3 2011-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
As2S5
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical product in the form of a yellow or orange powder which is soluble in nitric acid and alkalies, insoluble in water, decomposes to sulfur and the trisulfide when heated, which is derived by precipitation from arsenic acid in a hydrochloric acid solution with hydrogen sulfide, filtered and then dried, and which is used in paint pigments, light filters and other arsenic compounds.

OBS

Chemical formula: As2S5

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
As2S5
formula, see observation
OBS

Formule chimique : As2S5

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
Cu3AsS4
formula, see observation
DEF

A grayish-black or iron-black orthorhombic mineral which consists of a sulfide of arsenic and copper.

OBS

This mineral is an important ore of copper, and often contains antimony (up to 6%).

OBS

Chemical formula: Cu3AsS4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Cu3AsS4
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral (sulfure naturel de cuivre et d'arsenic [...]) du système cristallin orthorhombique, de couleur noirâtre, dimorphe avec la luzonite.

OBS

Cet important minerai de cuivre est d'origine hydrothermale.

OBS

Étymologie : du grec enargês, «évident, qui frappe les yeux», allusion au clivage parfait.

OBS

Formule chimique : Cu3AsS4

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Cu3AsS4
formula, see observation
DEF

Arseniosulfuro de cobre [...] que cristaliza en el sistema rómbico.

OBS

Fórmula química: Cu3AsS4

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Record 5 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
Pb9As4S15
formula, see observation
S15As4Pb9
formula, see observation
DEF

A lead-gray rhombohedral mineral which consists of a sulfide of arsenic and lead occurring in prismatic crystals.

OBS

Chemical formula: Pb9As4S15

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Pb9As4S15
formula, see observation
S15As4Pb9
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral du système cristallin rhomboédrique, constitué d'arséniosulfure de plomb, se présentant en cristaux prismatiques allongés, de couleur gris de plomb.

OBS

Étymologie : en l'honneur de L.C. Graton, professeur de géologie à Harvard.

OBS

Formule chimique : Pb9As4S15

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Pb9As4S15
formula, see observation
S15As4Pb9
formula, see observation
DEF

Sulfoarseniuro de plomo [...], que se encuentra en Perú, en forma de cristales romboédricos, de color gris.

OBS

Fórmula química: S15As4Pb9

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Record 6 2011-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geochemistry
  • Chemistry
DEF

Having an affinity for sulfur and therefore massing in greatest concentration in the sulfide phase of a molten mass.

CONT

The chalcophile elements(according to Goldschmidt), or the thiophile elements(according to J. R. Hillebrand; 1954), are the elements of the sulfide ores : copper, silver, gold, zinc, cadmium, mercury, gallium, indium, thallium, germanium, tin, lead, arsenic, antimony, bismuth, sulfur, selenium, and tellurium.

CONT

Typical chalcophile elements are Cu, Zn, Pb, As, and Sb.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géochimie
  • Chimie
DEF

S'applique aux éléments chimiques se combinant facilement au soufre [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geoquímica
  • Química
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Record 7 2011-04-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
AsS2
formula, see observation
1303-32-8
CAS number
OBS

arsenic sulfide : The legal label name for «arsenic disulfide», but in fact a specific name. See also that other record in TERMIUM.

OBS

Chemical formula: AsS2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
AsS2
formula, see observation
1303-32-8
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : AsS2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
AsS2
formula, see observation
1303-32-8
CAS number
OBS

Polvo de color anaranjado. Soluble en ácidos y álcalis. Insoluble en agua. Tóxico por vía oral e inhalatoria.

OBS

Fórmula química: AsS2

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Record 8 2011-04-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

A chemical product in the form of an orange, red, or black compound having the chemical formula AsSn which occurs in nature as realgar, which is also prepared artificially, and which was formerly used as a pigment and is now used in fireworks.

OBS

The three expressions "arsenic sulfide, ""arsenic monosulfide" and "arsenic disulfide" are often given as synonyms but are different compounds. "Arsenic sulfide, "to which corresponds the formula AsS, is a generic : it can designate either the disulfide(AsS2) or the monosulfide. The French equivalents are, in order, "sulfure d’arsenic, ""monosulfure d’arsenic"(not used) and "disulfure d’arsenic. "These three sulfides represent the three forms under which the "red arsenic" can be found, which is why the three expressions are given as synonyms in the dictionaries.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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Record 9 2011-04-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
As2S3
formula, see observation
DEF

A lemon-yellow, orange, or orange brownish monoclinic mineral which consists of a native, poorly formed arsenic sulfide.

CONT

Orpiment is a rare mineral that usually forms with realgar. In fact the two minerals are almost always together. ... The yellow color is special to orpiment and can be confused only with a few other minerals.

OBS

Orpiment is derived from the latin "auripigmentum," or golden pigment.

OBS

Chemical formula: As2S3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
As2S3
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral (sulfure d'arsenic (61 % As] du système cristallin monoclinique, jaune or ou jaune citron, se présentant en concrétions assez volumineuses d'aspect résineux et dont les cristaux sont difficiles à déceler.

CONT

L'orpiment appartient à la classe des sulfures, il est composé de soufre (39 %) et d'arsenic (61 %). Il cristallise dans le système monoclinique et se présente en cristaux tabulaires ou prismatiques allongés qui atteignent parfois des dimensions remarquables (5 cm de longueur). [...] L'orpiment a une belle couleur jaune doré, tendant au jaune orangé dans les cristaux. [...] Il est souvent associé à la stibine, au réalgar, au cinabre, à l'arsenic natif, à la calcite, à la barytine et au gypse.

OBS

Formule chimique : As2S3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
As2S3
formula, see observation
OBS

Mineral compuesto de arsénico y azufre, de color de limón, textura laminar y fibrosa y brillo craso nacarado. Venenoso.

OBS

Fórmula química: As2S3

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Record 10 2010-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

Properties : Yellowish-green or gray powder or lumps... Derivation : Barium sulfate(crude barite) and coal are roasted in a furnace. The melt is lixiviated with hot water, filtered, and evaporated. Impurities : Iron, arsenic... Use : Dehairing hides, flame retardant, luminous paints, barium salts, generating pure hydrogen sulfide.

Key term(s)
  • barium sulphide
  • barium monosulphide

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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Record 11 1997-10-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
DEF

A mineral. It is a sulfide and telluride of arsenic....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Arséniosulfure naturel de tellure [...]

Spanish

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