robinsonite

noun

rob·​in·​son·​ite

ˈräbə̇nsəˌnīt also probably by n-dissimilation ÷-bəs-

plural -s

: a mineral Pb₇Sb₁₂S₂₅ consisting of a sulfide of lead and antimony that is found in Pershing county, Nevada

Word History

Etymology

Stephen C. Robinson, born 1911 Canadian geologist + English -ite

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