Benjaminite
/ˈbɛn.d͡ʒə.mɪˌnaɪt/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing bismuth, copper, lead, silver, and sulfur.
- 2 A descendant of the Biblical Benjamin; one of the tribe of Benjamin.
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Benjamin + -ite after Dr. Marcus Benjamin (1857-1932) of the U.S. National Museum.
Etymology 2
From Benjamin + -ite.