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ARGENTITE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
Ag2S
formula, see observation
DEF

A dark lead gray cubic mineral which is a dimorph of acanthite and consists of a native silver sulphide.

OBS

[Argentite] inverts to acanthite under 179°C and is a valuable ore of silver.

OBS

Chemical formula: Ag2S

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Ag2S
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral du système cubique constitué de sulfure d'argent, se présentant en cubes et en octaèdres de couleur gris de plomb noirâtre, se transformant en acanthite au-dessous de 180 °C et caractérisé par sa grande malléabilité.

OBS

L'argentite est le principal minerai d'argent.

OBS

Formule chimique : Ag2S

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Ag2S
formula, see observation
DEF

Sulfuro de plata perteneciente al sistema cúbico, [...] Es un mineral de color gris negruzco, blando [...], que constituye la mejor mena de plata y se encuentra especialmente en México, Perú, Bolivia y Chile.

OBS

Fórmula química: Ag2S

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