Berengelite

/ˌbɛrənˈdʒɛlaɪt/ noun

Definition

A rare mineral, a hydrous silicate of beryllium and aluminum, found in pegmatites and other geological formations.

Etymology

Named after the Berengel pegmatite deposit or region where it was first discovered, with the mineral suffix '-ite' (meaning 'stone' or 'mineral').

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