FAHLERZ

Etymology

Noun

fahlerz (uncountable)

(mineralogy) fahlband

Source: Wiktionary


Fahl"erz, Fahl"band, n. Etym: [G. fahlerz; fahl dun-colored, fallow + erz ore.] (Min.)

Definition: Same as Tetrahedrite.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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