Aitkenite

/ˈaɪt.kən.aɪt/ noun

Definition

A rare mineral composed of copper, bismuth, and sulfur, named after the scientist who discovered or studied it.

Etymology

Named after a mineralogist or scientist with the surname Aitken; follows the common scientific practice of naming minerals after their discoverers, a tradition dating to the 18th century.

Kelly Says

Mineralogists have named thousands of minerals after people, places, and properties—aitkenite is one of the rarest, and it's a beautiful reminder that scientific honor means having atoms literally named after you forever.

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