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pyrargyrite

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py·rar·gy·rite  (p-rärj-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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