berzelianite

noun

ber·​ze·​lian·​ite

(ˌ)bər-ˈzēl-yə-ˌnīt,

-lē-ə-

plural -s

: a mineral Cu₂Se consisting of copper selenide having a silver-white color when freshly broken (specific gravity 6.7)

Word History

Etymology

Swedish berzelianit, irregular from Baron J. J. Berzelius †1848 Swedish chemist + Swedish -it -ite

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