jordanite

noun

jor·​dan·​ite

ˈjȯ(r)dᵊnˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral Pb₁₄As₇S₂(?) consisting of a lead-gray monoclinic lead arsenic sulfide (specific gravity 6.39)

Word History

Etymology

German jordanit, from Dr. Jordan, 19th century German scientist + German -it -ite

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