Abichite

/ˈæbɪkaɪt/ noun

A rare mineral composed of magnesium silicate, found in metamorphic rocks and notable for its unusual crystal structure.

Named after Abicho, a location or person (etymology uncertain), with the mineralogical suffix -ite, which designates mineral species. The exact origin and reason for the name are not well documented in standard references.

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