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stannite

(stan′īt′)

noun

a dark-colored, tetragonal mineral, CuFeSnS, an ore of tin; copper iron tin sulfide

Origin: < LL stannum, tin + -ite

See stannite in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A gray to black mineral, Cu₂FeSnS₄, having a metallic luster. Also called tin pyrites.

Origin:

Origin: Late Latin stannum, tin; see stannic

Origin: + -ite¹

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