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argyrodite Min.|ɑːˈdʒɪrəʊdaɪt| [ad. Ger. argyrodit (A. Weisbach 1886, in N. Jahrb. f. Mineralogie II. 67), f. Gr. ἀργυρώδης rich in silver (ἄργυρος silver): see -ite1.] A mineral (Ag8GeS6) containing silver, sulphur, and germanium.
1886Athenæum 13 Mar. 364/2 Prof. Clemens Winkler..describes a new element—to which he has given the name of ‘Germanium’—in a mineral named Argyrodite. 1910Encycl. Brit. II. 488/2 Argyrodite..is a silver sulpho⁓germanate..and crystallizes in the cubic system. 1959Times Rev. Industry Sept. 24/2 Ores like argyrodite, containing silver and germanium sulphides,..are not mined in appreciable quantities. |