aguilarite

noun

agui·​lar·​ite

ˌä-gə-ˈlär-ˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral consisting of silver selenide-sulfide Ag₄SeS (hardness 2, specific gravity 7.59)

Word History

Etymology

P. Aguilar, flourished 1892 Mexican mine superintendent + English -ite

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

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