geocronite

noun

ge·​oc·​ro·​nite

jēˈäkrəˌnīt

plural -s

: a mineral Pb₅(Sb,As)₂S₃ consisting of a usually massive lead-gray lead antimony arsenic sulfide

Word History

Etymology

German geokronit, from geo- ge- + Kronos, leader of the Titans in Greek mythology (from Greek) + German -it -ite

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