jordanite

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What does jordanite mean?

A grey monoclinic sulfosalt mineral with chemical formula Pb₁₄(As,Sb)₆S₂₃.

Where does jordanite come from?

From Jordan + -ite, after Dr H. Jordan (1808-1887), its discoverer.

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