benjaminite
noun
ben·ja·min·ite
\ˈben-jə-mə-ˌnīt\
Definition of benjaminite
-s
: a mineral Pb (Cu, Ag) Bi2S4 consisting of sulfobismuthite of lead, silver, and copper occurring in gray masses
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Origin and Etymology of benjaminite
Marcus Benjamin †1932 American museum official + English -ite
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