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ARSENIC SULPHIDE [6 records]

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Record 1 2013-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
AsS
formula
12044-30-3
CAS number
DEF

A bright-red to orange-red monoclinic mineral [which] occurs as nodules in ore veins and as a massive or granular deposit from some hot springs, and ... is frequently associated with orpiment.

OBS

In mineralogy, sandarac, or sandarach, may refer to realgar or native arsenic disulphide, but is generally ... a resin obtained from the small coniferous tree Tetraclinis articulata ...

OBS

... used as a pigment and in pyrotechnics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
AsS
formula
12044-30-3
CAS number
DEF

Minéral (sulfure) du système cristallin monoclinique, dimorphe avec le pararéalgar [...], de couleur rouge orangé et se [présentant] en cristaux prismatiques ou aciculaires à cassure résineuse.

CONT

Les principaux minerais d'arsenic sont le réalgar AsS (arsenic rouge) et l'orpiment As2S3 (arsenic jaune); [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
AsS
formula
12044-30-3
CAS number
CONT

Rejalgar [...] cristaliza en el sistema monoclínico; se encuentra en forma de prismas de color rojo vivo, con frecuencia en los mismos filones que el oropimente, y se beneficia como mena del arsénico.

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Record 2 2013-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
DEF

A sulphide of thallium and arsenic... found as scarlet monoclinic crystals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Minéral (sulfoarséniure de thallium) du système cristallin monoclinique, se présentant en cristaux prismatiques ou tabulaires.

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
As2S3
formula, see observation
1303-33-9
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product in the form of yellow crystals or of a powder which changes to a red form at 170°C, is insoluble in water and hydrochloric acid.

OBS

Occurs in nature as the mineral orpiment.

OBS

arsenic trisulfide: ambiguous name.

OBS

Used as a pigment, a reducing agent, in pyrotechnics, in glass used for infrared lenses, semi conductors, and for hair removal from hides.

OBS

Chemical formula: As2S3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
As2S3
formula, see observation
1303-33-9
CAS number
OBS

Existe à l'état naturel sous le nom d'orpiment.

OBS

trisulfure d'arsenic : nom ambigu.

OBS

Formule chimique : As2S3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
As2S3
formula, see observation
1303-33-9
CAS number
OBS

Polvo o cristales de color amarillo, insoluble en agua y ácido clorhídrico, soluble en soluciones alcalinas de sulfuro y ácido nítrico. Muy tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: As2S3

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Record 4 2011-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
FeAsS
formula
DEF

A tin-white or silver-white to steel-gray orthorhombic mineral which consists of a sulphide of iron and arsenic occurring chiefly in crystalline rocks, especially in lead and silver veins.

OBS

Arsenopyrite is the principal ore of arsenic.

OBS

arsenopyrite: Term used as a contraction of "arsenical pyrites."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
FeAsS
formula
DEF

Minéral du système orthorhombique constitué de sulfure de fer et d'arsenic se présentant en cristaux maclés couleur blanc argent et disséminé surtout dans des filons de plomb et d'argent.

CONT

Connue également sous le nom de mispickel, l'arsénopyrite est le plus abondant des minéraux arsénifères et est largement répandue au Canada dans divers environnements.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
FeAsS
formula
DEF

Arseniosulfuro de hierro AsFeS, que cristaliza en el sistema monoclínico; se encuentra en forma de cristales prismáticos, blancos como la plata, de intenso brillo metálico.

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Record 5 2011-04-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
AsS
formula
12612-21-4
CAS number
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)
AsS
formula
12612-21-4
CAS number

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
AsS
formula
12612-21-4
CAS number
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Record 6 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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