Backstromite

/ˈbækstrəˌmaɪt/ noun

Definition

A rare mineral containing lead, sulfur, and arsenic compounds; a geological specimen.

Etymology

Named after a geological discovery, '-ite' being the standard suffix for mineral names in scientific nomenclature from Latin '-ites'.

Kelly Says

Backstromite is so rare that most geologists never see a specimen in person—minerals like this teach us about Earth's deep chemistry and extreme pressure conditions that created them!

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