rickardite

noun

rick·​ard·​ite

ˈrikə(r)ˌdīt

plural -s

: a mineral Cu₄Te₃ consisting of a copper telluride and occurring in deep metallic purple masses

Word History

Etymology

Thomas A. Rickard †1953 American mining engineer + English -ite

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