A type of feldspar mineral; a feldspathic mineral composed of aluminum silicates, sometimes found in igneous rock formations.
From Greek 'aphrizein' or possibly 'aphra' (foam), due to the mineral's appearance or foaming behavior when exposed to acid. Mineral names often derive from physical appearance or legendary references.
Many minerals are named after their dramatic reactions—aphrite literally foams when acid touches it, which ancient alchemists interpreted as magical until chemistry explained it was just a chemical reaction releasing gas bubbles.
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