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clausthalite

[ klou-stuh-lahyt ]

noun

  1. a rare mineral, lead selenide, PbSe, occurring in grayish, granular crystals that have a metallic luster.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of clausthalite1

Named after Clausthal -Zellerfeld, mining city in Germany; -ite 1

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