wolfachite

noun

wol·​fach·​ite

ˈvōlˌfäḵˌīt

plural -s

: a silver-white or tin-white mineral Ni(As,Sb)S consisting of nickel sulfide, arsenide, and antimonide

Word History

Etymology

German wolfachit, from Wolfach, Baden, Germany + German -it -ite

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