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goongarrite

noun
goon·gar·rite | \ günˈgaˌrīt , ˈgüngəˌr- \
plural -s

Definition of goongarrite 

: a mineral Pb4Bi2S7 that consists of a sulfide of lead and bismuth and is found at Lake Goongarrie, Western Australia

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History and Etymology for goongarrite

Lake Goongarrie, Western Australia + English -ite

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