balkanite

Meaning

Noun

An orthorhombic-disphenoidal white gray mineral containing copper, mercury, silver, and sulfur.

Origin

Balkan + -ite, after the medieval and popular name of the Stara planina (Balkan) mountains in Europe where it is found.

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