An arsenic-rich variety of tetrahedrite, also containing zinc.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in James Dana (1813–1895), geologist, zoologist, and teacher. From German Studerit, with alteration of the ending after -ite.
Definition of studerite in US English:
studerite
noun
Mineralogy rare
An arsenic-rich variety of tetrahedrite, also containing zinc.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in James Dana (1813–1895), geologist, zoologist, and teacher. From German Studerit, with alteration of the ending after -ite.