Sylvanite (Noun)
Meaning
A silver-white mineral consisting of silver gold telluride; a source of gold in Australia and America.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Sylvanite is a rare mineral found in hydrothermal veins and is often associated with other telluride minerals.
- The discovery of sylvanite in the Australian outback led to a gold rush in the late 19th century.
- Sylvanite is a significant source of gold in the United States, particularly in the state of Colorado.
- The unique composition of sylvanite, a silver-gold telluride, makes it a valuable mineral for collectors.
- Miners in the American West often encountered sylvanite while searching for gold and silver deposits.