Bisbeeite

/ˈbɪzbiːaɪt/ noun

Definition

A mineral composed of copper chloride hydroxide, found as a secondary oxidation product in copper deposits.

Etymology

Named after Bisbee, Arizona, a famous copper mining town where the mineral was discovered. Follows mineralogical naming conventions of naming specimens after their location.

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Bisbee, Arizona is one of the world's richest copper regions, and its mineral wealth gave the world not just copper but this beautiful blue-green mineral that collectors treasure!

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