calaverite

noun

cal·​a·​ver·​ite

ˌkaləˈveˌrīt

plural -s

: a yellowish mineral having a metallic luster and consisting of gold telluride and variable minor amounts of silver (hardness 2.5, specific gravity 8.35)

Word History

Etymology

Calaveras county, California, its locality + English -ite

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