aikinite

noun
ai·​kin·​ite | \ ˈā-kə-ˌnīt\
plural -s

Definition of aikinite

: a mineral PbCuBiS3 consisting of lead, copper, bismuth, and sulfur occurring massive and in lead-gray needle-shaped orthorhombic crystals (hardness 2, specific gravity 7.07)

First Known Use of aikinite

1843, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for aikinite

Arthur Aikin †1854 English chemist + English -ite

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