acanthite

[uh-kan-thahyt]

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noun

Mineralogy.

the orthorhombic form of silver sulfide.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of acanthite¹

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.