Alaskaite

/əˈlæs.kə.aɪt/ noun

A mineral composed of copper silicate, found in Alaska, or a person who is a native or resident of Alaska.

Named after Alaska, with the mineralogical suffix '-ite,' which is the standard way to name newly discovered minerals (like magnetite, hematite). The place name was added to recognize where it was first found.

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