Brechites

/ˈbrɛkaɪts/ noun

Definition

A mineral or group of minerals with specific crystalline properties; a technical mineralogical term.

Etymology

From a mineralogical nomenclature system, likely named after a specific location or scientist. The suffix -ite is used to name minerals in geology.

Kelly Says

Mineralogists name new minerals by adding -ite to a place name or person's name, and brechites represents how scientists catalog Earth's incredible diversity—there are tens of thousands of different mineral types.

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