Aitkenite

/ˈaɪt.kən.aɪt/ noun

A rare mineral composed of copper, bismuth, and sulfur, named after the scientist who discovered or studied it.

Named after a mineralogist or scientist with the surname Aitken; follows the common scientific practice of naming minerals after their discoverers, a tradition dating to the 18th century.

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