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sar·​to·​rite | \ ˈsärtəˌrīt \
plural -s

Definition of sartorite

: a mineral PbAs2S4 consisting of a dark gray crystalline compound of lead, arsenic, and sulfur

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History and Etymology for sartorite

Wolfgang Sartorius von Waltershausen †1876 German geologist + English -ite

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“Sartorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sartorite. Accessed 17 May. 2022.

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