py·rar·gy·rite (p -rär j -rt , p -)n. A deep red to black silver ore with composition Ag3SbS3. [German Pyrargyrit : Greek puro-, pyro- + Greek arguros, silver; see argent.] |
pyrargyrite [paɪˈrɑːdʒɪˌraɪt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a dark red to black mineral consisting of silver antimony sulphide in hexagonal crystalline form: occurs in silver veins and is an important ore of silver. Formula: Ag3SbS3
[from German Pyrargyrit, from pyro- + Greek arguros silver]
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