baumhauerite

noun

baum·​hau·​er·​ite

(ˈ)bau̇-¦mau̇-ə-ˌrīt,

(ˈ)bau̇m-¦hau̇-

plural -s

: a mineral Pb₄As₆S₁₃ consisting of a lead thioarsenite and occurring in metallic gray monoclinic crystals

Word History

Etymology

H.A. Baumhauer †1926 Swiss mineralogist + English -ite

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