sylvanite

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Noun sylvanite has 1 sense

sylvanite, graphic tellurium - a silver-white mineral consisting of silver gold telluride; a source of gold in Australia and America
--₁ is a kind of mineral
--₁ has substances:
gold, Au, atomic number 79; tellurium, Te, atomic number 52

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Sylvanite

Definition: Sylvanite is a rare mineral that is a composed of gold and silver. It belongs to the telluride mineral group and is typically found in hydrothermal veins.

Meanings and Usage

Noun

1. A mineral consisting of a compound of gold and silver, typically found in underground deposits. It has a metallic appearance with varying shades of gold and silver.

Example sentence: The prospector uncovered a sizeable quantity of sylvanite while exploring the mine.

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