Barytocelestite

/ˌbæritoʊˈsɛləˌstaɪt/ noun

Definition

A rare mineral containing barium and strontium sulfates, often found in very small quantities in specific geological environments.

Etymology

Variant spelling of barytocelestine; 'baryto-' (barium) + 'celestite' (variant of celestine). Shows how mineral names can have multiple accepted spellings.

Kelly Says

The fact that barytocelestite and barytocelestine are used interchangeably shows the messy reality of mineralogy—minerals get discovered independently in different countries and end up with multiple 'correct' names!

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