Barysilite

/ˌbæriˈsɪlaɪt/ noun

Definition

A rare mineral containing barium and silicate minerals, sometimes found in specialized geological formations.

Etymology

Combining 'bary-' (relating to barium, from Greek 'barys') + 'silite' (from silicon + '-ite' mineral suffix). Named following the mineralogist convention of indicating key elements in the name.

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Rare minerals like barysilite are usually found by accidental discovery in remote caves or mining sites, and they're so uncommon that scientists might study a single specimen for years to understand it!

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