emplectite
/ɪmˈplɛktʌɪt/ /ɛmˈplɛktʌɪt/Mineralogy
noun
A rare mineral consisting of a sulphide of bismuth and copper, typically occurring as grey or silver-white fibres or needles.
- Chemical formula: CuBiS2. Crystal system: orthorhombic..
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in American Journal of Science. From German Emplektit, with remodelling of the ending after -ite; so called with allusion to the intimate association of this mineral with quartz at the type locality.
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