A rare mineral, a borate of calcium and copper, named after Alushta, a location in Crimea where it was discovered.
Named after Alushta (a city in Crimea) plus the mineral suffix '-ite'; follows the geological tradition of naming minerals after their discovery locations.
Alushtite is a perfect example of how mineral names became geographical—almost like mineral 'postcards' from around the world that help geologists remember where each rare discovery came from.
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