Algerite

/ˈæl.dʒə.raɪt/ noun

A rare mineral containing zinc, copper, and other metallic elements, found in ore deposits.

Named using the mineralogical suffix '-ite' (indicating a mineral), likely from a location or person associated with its discovery, following standard mineral naming conventions established by geologists in the 19th century.

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