STIBNITE

stibnite

(noun) a soft grey mineral; the chief ore of antimony

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

stibnite (countable and uncountable, plural stibnites)

A grey mineral, Sb2S3, that is the main ore of antimony; used in ancient times as the cosmetic kohl.

Synonyms

• antimonite

Source: Wiktionary


Stib"nite, n. (Min.)

Definition: A mineral of a lead-gray color and brilliant metallic luster, occurring in prismatic crystals; sulphide of antimony; -- called also antimony glance, and gray antimony.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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