cocinerite

noun

co·​cin·​er·​ite

ˌkōsə̇ˈneˌrīt

plural -s

: a rare mineral consisting of copper and silver Cu₄AgS

Word History

Etymology

Cocinera, mine at Ramos, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, where it was found + English -ite

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