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jordanite

noun
jor·​dan·​ite | \ ˈjȯ(r)dᵊnˌīt\
plural -s

Definition of jordanite

: a mineral Pb14As7S2(?) consisting of a lead-gray monoclinic lead arsenic sulfide (specific gravity 6.39)

History and Etymology for jordanite

German jordanit, from Dr. Jordan, 19th century German scientist + German -it -ite

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