laurite

noun

lau·​rite

ˈlȯˌrīt,

ˈläˌ-

plural -s

: a mineral RuS₂ consisting of an iron-black ruthenium sulfide often containing osmium and found in minute crystals or grains

Word History

Etymology

German laurit, probably from the name Laura + German -it -ite

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