altaite Definition
a rare mineral consisting of a lead telluride and silver, typically found in hydrothermal veins.
Using altaite: Examples
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The altaite deposits were discovered in the mine last year.
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Altaite is often found in association with other telluride minerals.
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Summary: altaite in Brief
'Altaite' [ˈæltəˌaɪt] is a rare mineral consisting of a lead telluride and silver, typically found in hydrothermal veins. It is often found in association with other telluride minerals. The term 'altaite' is used to describe a specific mineralogical substance and is not commonly used in everyday language.
