Why Is It Called Pyrargyrite?

Pyrargyrite is named from the Greek words Pyr, "Fire" in allusion to the color of this mineral, and Argyros, meaning silver, describing its silver content.

What mineral group is pyrargyrite in?

Pyrargyrite belongs to the proustite mineral group and forms a series with proustite as the antinomy (Sb) end member. Like proustite, pyrargyrite has been called “ruby silver,” because this silver ore can also show deep red ruby-like color.

Is pyrargyrite a mineral?

Pyrargyrite, a sulfosalt mineral, a silver antimony sulfide (Ag₃SbS₃), that is an important source of silver, sometimes called ruby silver because of its deep red colour (see also proustite).