Alamosite

/ˌæl.əˈmoʊ.saɪt/ noun

A rare copper aluminum silicate mineral that is found in metamorphic rock formations, named after its discovery location.

Named after Alamosa County in Colorado, where the mineral was first identified and described scientifically in the 20th century, following the standard mineralogical naming convention.

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