Albertite

/ˈælbərˌtaɪt/ noun

A brittle, coal-like mineral composed of hydrocarbons found in Nova Scotia, used as an asphalt-like substance.

Named after Albert County in Nova Scotia, Canada, where it was first discovered and mined. Named using the geological '-ite' suffix for minerals.

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