Allemontite

/ˌæl.ə.ˈmɑːn.taɪt/ noun

A rare mineral form of arsenic sulfide with a metallic sheen, found in certain geological deposits.

A technical mineralogical term likely derived from a place name (Allemonte) combined with the mineral suffix -ite, following the convention of naming minerals after their discovery locations.

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