geyerite

/ˈɡaɪɛraɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral, an iron arsenide found in silver ore.

“The geologist discovered a sample of geyerite while studying the silver mine.”

2. proper noun

Geyerite, a crater on the Moon, named after the American geologist John Geyer.

“The lunar mission successfully landed on the surface of the Geyerite crater.”

Synonyms

  • arsenide
  • iron compound