tetrahedrite Meaning, Definition & Usage

Tet`ra*he"drite noun

Etymology

So called because the crystals of the species are commonly tetrahedrons.

Definitions

1. (Min.) A sulphide of antimony and copper, with small quantities of other metals. It is a very common ore of copper, and some varieties yield a considerable presentage of silver. Called also gray copper ore, fahlore, and panabase.