Bersiamite

/bərˈsaɪəmaɪt/ noun

Definition

A rare mineral composed of iron, calcium, and silicate compounds, named after its discovery location.

Etymology

A mineralogical term derived from a place name, following the common scientific naming convention where minerals are named after their discovery sites or notable collectors.

Kelly Says

Bersiamite belongs to that class of super-rare minerals that only appear in a handful of rock samples worldwide—some are so rare that geologists study the exact same specimen for decades!

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