Bismuth

n.
  1. One of the elements; a metal of a reddish white color, crystallizing in rhombohedrons. It is somewhat harder than lead, and rather brittle; masses show broad cleavage surfaces when broken across. It melts at 507° Fahr., being easily fused in the flame of a candle. It is found in a native state, and as a constituent of some minerals. Specific gravity 9.8. Atomic weight 207.5. Symbol Bi.
    2. Bismuth glance ,
    bismuth sulphide; bismuthinite.
    Bismuth ocher ,
    a native bismuth oxide; bismite.