laurite

[Etym. doubtful; named by Wohler.] Min.: An isometric mineral found in small octahedrons mixed with platinum in the platinum and gold washings in Borneo. Cleavage octahedral, distinct; hardne above 7; specific gravity, 6-99; luster metallic, bright; color, iron-black; powder dark-gray; brittle. Decrepitates before the blow. pipe, is infusible, and gives off sulphurous and then osmic acid fumes. Composition: A sulphide of osmium and ruthenium. Lately found under similar conditions in Oregon. *lâu-rīze, v. t. [Eng. laur ( el ); -ize .] To crown with laurel. "Our humble notes, though little noted now, Lauriz'd hereafter." Sylvester: Posthumous Sonnets , iii. lâu-rol, s . [LAURENE.]