Beyrichite

/ˈbeɪrɪkˌaɪt/ noun

Definition

A rare mineral or a geological formation; a technical term in mineralogy or paleontology.

Etymology

Possibly from a proper name (Beyrich) plus the mineralogical suffix '-ite,' though the exact etymology is uncertain.

Kelly Says

Scientists name minerals after discoverers or locations—'beyrichite' might be named after a geologist named Beyrich, but even geologists struggle to find it in modern references.

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