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algodonite

noun
al·​go·​do·​nite | \ ˌal-gə-ˈdō-ˌnīt\
plural -s

Definition of algodonite

: a copper arsenide mineral Cu6As allied to domeykite (specific gravity 7.62)

First Known Use of algodonite

1858, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for algodonite

Algodones mine, Coquimbo province, Chile, its locality + English -ite

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