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schirmerite

noun
schir·mer·ite | \ˈshərməˌrīt\
plural -s

Definition of schirmerite 

: a mineral PbAg4Bi4S9 consisting of a sulfide of bismuth, silver, and lead

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History and Etymology for schirmerite

J. H. L. Schirmer, 19th century American mint superintendent + English -ite

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