Tetrahedrite

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛtˈɹɑˈɛdˈɹaɪt/

Tetrahedrite (noun)

  1. A dark mineral found in rocks, often containing copper and silver, used as an ore in mining.

Examples

  • Tetrahedrite is an ore mineral group found in many rock types.
  • This ore mineral group forms when minerals crystallize in veins.