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polybasite

[ pol-ee-bey-sahyt, puh-lib-uh-sahyt ]

noun

  1. a blackish mineral, Ag 9 SbS 6 : a minor ore of silver.

polybasite

/ pəˈlɪbəˌsaɪt; ˌpɒlɪˈbeɪsaɪt /

noun

  1. a grey to black mineral consisting of a sulphide of silver, antimony, and copper in the form of platelike monoclinic crystals. It occurs in veins of silver ore. Formula: (Ag,Cu) 16 Sb 2 S 11

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Word History and Origins

Origin of polybasite1

From the German word Polybasit, dating back to 1820–30. See poly-, base 1, -ite 1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of polybasite1

C19: from poly- + base 1+ -ite 1

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