syepoorite Min.
(ˈsaɪpʊəraɪt)
[f. Syepoor or Saipūr, in N.W. India, where found: see -ite1.]
A native sulphide of cobalt, of a steel-grey colour inclining to yellow.
| 1849 J. Nicol Min. 458 Syepoorite. This name may be given to a sulphuret of cobalt,..found in primary rocks with pyrite and chalcopyrite at Syepoore near Rajpootanah. |