Graphic Tellurium (Noun)
Meaning
A silver-white mineral consisting of silver gold telluride; a source of gold in Australia and America.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Graphic tellurium is a rare mineral found in hydrothermal veins and is often associated with other telluride minerals.
- The discovery of graphic tellurium in the Australian outback led to a gold rush in the late 19th century.
- Graphic tellurium is a significant source of gold in the United States, particularly in the western states.
- Miners in the American West often encountered graphic tellurium while searching for other precious minerals.
- The unique crystal structure of graphic tellurium makes it a prized specimen among mineral collectors.