chalcothallite

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English

Etymology

For its composition, Ancient Greek χαλκός (khalkós, copper) and (THALL)ium +‎ -ite.

Noun

chalcothallite

  1. (mineralogy) A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal mineral containing antimony, copper, iron, sulfur, and thallium.

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