Question

is the ore argentite named after Argentina?

Answer 1

• In 1776 the "Virreinato del Río de la Plata" (Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata) was created, named after the river; it included present-day Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Answer 2

Answer:

no u r wrong

Argentite is named for argentum, which is the Latin word used for silver.