Arzrunite

/ˈɑːrzruːnaɪt/ noun

Definition

A rare mineral with specific crystal structure, named after its discovery location or composition.

Etymology

Named after Arzrun (a location) + -ite mineral suffix. Following standard mineralogical nomenclature where new minerals are named after their type locality or discoverer.

Kelly Says

Mineralogists have named thousands of minerals after places and people—if you discover a new mineral, you get the honor of naming it, which is why 'Arzrunite' exists on some obscure mineral list.

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