Aramayoite

/ˌɑːrəˈmaɪoʊaɪt/ noun

A rare mineral, typically an oxide or silicate, named after the Aramayo region or a related geographical location.

Named after the Aramayo area (possibly in Bolivia or Peru) combined with the mineralogical suffix '-ite' (used for naming minerals). Following the tradition of naming minerals after their discovery location.

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