niccolite

[ nik-uh-lahyt ]
/ ˈnɪk əˌlaɪt /

noun Mineralogy.

Origin of niccolite

1865–70; < New Latin niccol(um) nickel + -ite1

British Dictionary definitions for niccolite

niccolite
/ (ˈnɪkəˌlaɪt) /

noun

a copper-coloured mineral consisting of nickel arsenide in hexagonal crystalline form, occurring associated with copper and silver ores: a source of nickel. Formula: NiAs Also called: nickeline

Word Origin for niccolite

C19: from New Latin niccolum nickel + -ite 1