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naumannite

noun
nau·mann·ite | \ ˈnȯməˌnīt , ˈnau̇m- \
plural -s

Definition of naumannite 

: a mineral (Ag2Se) consisting of a silver selenide in iron-black cubic crystals or massive (specific gravity 8)

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History and Etymology for naumannite

German naumannit, from Karl F. Naumann †1873 German mineralogist + German -it -ite

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