aikinite
/ˈeɪkɪnʌɪt/Mineralogy
noun
A rare bismuth-containing mineral, typically occurring as grey needle-shaped crystals.
- Aikinite is a sulphide of lead, copper, and bismuth, PbCuBiS3. Crystal system: orthorhombic..
Origin
Mid 19th century. From the name of Arthur Aikin, English geologist and mineralogist + -ite.