Brucite

/ˈbruːsaɪt/ noun

Definition

A mineral composed of magnesium hydroxide, typically white or colorless, found in metamorphic rocks and ore deposits.

Etymology

Named after archibald Bruce, an American mineralogist and mineral collector from the early 19th century, using the mineralogical suffix '-ite' to denote a specific mineral species.

Kelly Says

Brucite is mined industrially to make refractory materials (heat-resistant linings for furnaces), which means it helps us build the super-hot containers needed to make steel and glass—it's a supporting player in civilization.

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