Bityite

/ˈbɪtiaɪt/ noun

A rare lithium-bearing mineral of the mica group, typically found in pegmatites.

Named after the Bity pegmatite in Madagascar where it was first discovered and identified. Scientific mineral names often honor the locations where they were found.

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