A rare phosphate mineral composed of calcium iron phosphate, found in certain metamorphic rocks.
From 'ana-' (back, again) + Greek 'paitos' (rocky), or possibly from a place name. The etymology is uncertain but follows the convention of mineral naming with Greek roots.
Anapaite is one of thousands of rare minerals that most geologists will never see in person—finding a new specimen can cause excitement in museums, even though it's chemically less interesting than flashier gems!
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