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acanthite

American  
[uh-kan-thahyt] / əˈkæn θaɪt /

noun

Mineralogy.

  1. the orthorhombic form of silver sulfide.

Etymology

Origin of acanthite

acanth- ( def. ) + -ite 1

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Acanthite is a supposed dimorphous form, crystallizing in the orthorhombic system, but it is probable that the crystals are really distorted crystals of argentite.

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