argentite

noun

ar·gen·tite | \ ˈär-jən-ˌtīt

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Definition of argentite

: a dark gray or black mineral of metallic luster that consists of native sulfide of silver and is a valuable silver ore

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The first known use of argentite was circa 1868

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