Beringite

/ˈbɛrɪŋaɪt/ noun

A rare mineral or geological specimen, likely named after the Bering region or strait.

Formed from 'Bering' (the geographic region/strait named after explorer Vitus Bering) plus the mineral suffix '-ite,' which denotes rocks and minerals.

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