hess|ite

hess|ite
hess|ite «HEHS yt», noun.
telluride of silver, a rare mineral, usually occurring in gray, sectile masses. One variety also contains some gold. Formula: Ag2Te
[< G. H. Hess, 1802-1850, a Swiss chemist + English -ite1]

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