Bazzite

/ˈbæzaɪt/ noun

A rare blue beryllium silicate mineral found in rocks, composed of beryllium, aluminum, and silicon oxide.

Named after the Italian mineralogist Federico Bazza in the late 20th century, following the scientific convention of naming minerals after notable researchers or geographic locations. The mineral was formally recognized and classified by mineralogists.

📖 Full word page — etymology, 47 translations, audio 🔑 Get Free API Key — 50 lookups/day 📚 Read the Docs — integrate Word Orb