teallite

noun

teall·​ite

ˈtēˌlīt

plural -s

: a mineral PbSnS₂ consisting of a sulfide of tin and lead and occurring in black metallic flexible folia (hardness 1–2, sp. gr 6.4)

Word History

Etymology

J. J. Harris Teall †1924 English geologist + English -ite

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