Arkansite

/ˈɑrkænsaɪt/ noun

Definition

A rare phosphate mineral composed of hydrated calcium aluminum phosphate, discovered in Arkansas and named after its location of origin.

Etymology

From 'Arkansas' combined with the mineralogical suffix '-ite,' a standard naming convention for minerals indicating they are named after their geographic location of discovery.

Kelly Says

Arkansite is a rare find that helps geologists understand the complex geological history of the Ozark region—it forms under very specific conditions that are uncommon!

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