Bobierrite

/ˌboʊbiˈɛraɪt/ noun

Definition

A rare phosphate mineral containing magnesium and other elements, named after a person or place in mineralogy.

Etymology

From the naming conventions of mineralogy; '-ite' is the standard suffix for minerals; this rare phosphate mineral is recognized in scientific classification but has minimal common usage.

Kelly Says

Mineralogists have named thousands of minerals, and many sound like fantasy—bobierrite is one of the rarest, found only in a few locations worldwide, making it a treasure hunt for serious mineral collectors.

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