Chlorargyrite

/ˌklɔːrɑːrˈdʒɪraɪt/ noun

Definition

A mineral form of silver chloride, an important ore of silver that appears as colorless to pale yellow crystals.

Etymology

From chlor- (chlorine) + argyrite (from Greek 'argyros' silver + -ite mineral suffix). A halide mineral containing silver and chlorine.

Kelly Says

Chlorargyrite was so important for silver mining that it's been extracted since ancient times—and it's photosensitive, meaning it darkens when exposed to sunlight!

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