Acanthite Definition

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(mineralogy) A mineral form of silver sulfide, Ag2S, that is a major ore of silver, that forms slender prisms.

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Origin of Acanthite

  • Named in 1855, from the Greek ἄκανθα (akantha) "thorn", because of the crystal shapes.

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