Arsenobismite

/ˌɑːrsenoʊˈbɪzmaɪt/ noun

Definition

A rare mineral containing arsenic and bismuth, classified as an arsenide or oxide mineral.

Etymology

From 'arseno-' (arsenic) + 'bismite' or 'bismuth-' (the element bismuth), following mineralogical naming conventions to indicate both component elements.

Kelly Says

Finding arsenobismite is like finding a mineral composed of two of the periodic table's most exotic elements together—bismuth is already uncommon, and when arsenic joins the party, you've got something really rare that geologists get excited about!

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