Altaite

/æl.ˈteɪ.aɪt/ noun

A rare metallic mineral composed of lead and tellurium, found in certain ore deposits.

Named after the Altai Mountains region where it was first discovered, with the mineral suffix '-ite' following standard mineralogical naming conventions.

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