Axite

/ˈæksaɪt/ noun

Definition

A brown or green mineral containing calcium, boron, aluminum, and silica; a type of tourmaline.

Etymology

From 'axis' (possibly referring to its crystalline structure) plus the mineral suffix '-ite.' Named and classified in 19th-century mineralogy.

Kelly Says

Axite crystals can be beautifully transparent and are prized by mineral collectors, though they're less famous than their flashier mineral cousins.

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