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jamesonite

American

[jeym-suh-nahyt] / ˈdʒeɪm səˌnaɪt /

noun

a metallic, dark-gray mineral, lead and iron antimony sulfide: formerly mined for lead.

Etymology

Origin of jamesonite

1815–25; named after Robert Jameson (1774–1854), Scottish scientist; see -ite ¹

Example Sentences

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An amorphous antimonate of lead, produced from the alteration of other ores, as from jamesonite.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

At the original locality, Wheal Boys in the parish of Endellion in Cornwall, it was found associated with jamesonite, blende and chalybite.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" by Various

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