pearceite

noun

pearce·​ite

ˈpirˌsīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ag₁₆As₂S₁₁ consisting of a monoclinic silver and arsenic sulfide

Word History

Etymology

Richard Pearce †1927 English metallurgist + English -ite

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