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krennerite

krennerite

9.9
A rare mineral of gold and tellurium that can contain some silver
  • noun
  • Specialized
: krennerita
  • Some specimens of krennerite contain traces of silver in addition to gold and tellurium.

Examples

  • Unlike calaverite, krennerite crystallizes in the orthorhombic system.

  • The geologist discovered a rare sample of krennerite in the old mining district.

  • The geologist discovered a rare krennerite specimen in the mountains.

  • Many krennerites have been found in this region.

  • Some specimens of krennerite contain traces of silver in addition to gold and tellurium.

  • The geologist discovered a rare sample of krennerite in the old mining district.

  • Unlike calaverite, krennerite crystallizes in the orthorhombic system.

Synonyms

gold telluride
vskrennerite
  • Specialized
8.9

A mineral made of gold combined with tellurium found in gold deposits

is a specific orthorhombic mineral form that may contain some silver

Surface Forms

krennerite singular
krennerites plural

Etymology

Krennerite comes from the name Krenner plus the common mineral ending -ite, the same ending in graphite, which marks a 'mineral'. So krennerite is the mineral named after Krenner and the ending tells you it is a mineral often found with gold.