Buchonite

/ˈbjuːkəˌnaɪt/ noun

A rare metamorphic rock formed under extreme pressure and temperature conditions, containing unusual mineral assemblages.

Named after the Buchon region where this rock type was first identified, following geological naming conventions for new rock types.

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