lengenbachite

noun

leng·​en·​bach·​ite

ˈleŋənˌbäˌkīt

plural -s

: a mineral Pb₆(Ag,Cu)₂As₄S₁₃ consisting of a sulfide of lead, silver, copper, and arsenic

Word History

Etymology

Lengenbach, Switzerland, its locality + English -ite

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