acanthite

/əˈkænθaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral, the tarnishd or oxidized form of argentite, consisting of silver glance or silver glance oxidized with copper oxide and iron oxide, Ag2S·2CuO·Fe2O3·xH2O

“The geologist studied the unique properties of acanthite, a rare silver mineral found in the mine.”

Synonyms

  • argentite
  • silver glance