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lautite

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lau·​tite | \ ˈlau̇ˌtīt \
plural -s

Definition of lautite

: a mineral CuAsS consisting of a sulfide and arsenide of copper possibly related to arsenopyrite

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History and Etymology for lautite

German lautit, from Lauta, Germany, its locality + German -it -ite

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“Lautite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lautite. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.

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