Hessite


[hes-ahyt] /ˈhɛs aɪt/

noun
1.
a rare mineral, silver telluride, Ag 2 Te, found in silver ores: sometimes contains gold.
/ˈhɛsaɪt/
noun
1.
a black or grey metallic mineral consisting of silver telluride in cubic crystalline form. Formula: Ag2Te

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