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argyrodite

argyrodite

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A rare steel-grey mineral made of silver, germanium, and sulfur
  • noun
  • /ˈɑrjəˌroʊˌdaɪt/
  • Specialized
: argirodita
  • The geologist identified the shiny specimen as argyrodite during the mineral survey.

Examples

  • Deposits of argyrodite are considered an important source of germanium.

  • Collectors seek out argyrodite for its unique composition and rarity.

  • The argyrodite specimen was on display at the museum.

  • Have you ever seen argyrodite in its natural form?

  • Collectors seek out argyrodite for its unique composition and rarity.

  • Deposits of argyrodite are considered an important source of germanium.

  • The geologist identified the shiny specimen as argyrodite during the mineral survey.

Surface Forms

argyrodite singular
argyrodites plural

Morphology

argyrodite = argyro (opaque) = argyro + dite

The combining form 'argyro-' is not a familiar English word to learners (it corresponds to 'silver' in Greek), so the meaning is not derivable by most learners from the components.

Etymology

The word argyrodite comes from the Greek root argyros meaning 'silver' and the mineral ending -ite meaning 'stone', so it is like a 'silver stone'. That's why the name fits a rare, steel-grey mineral that actually contains silver.