A rare mineral of lead arsenic oxide that forms as secondary deposits in oxidized ore zones.
Named after Alexander Buchanan, a Scottish geologist and mineralogist, following the convention of naming minerals after notable scientists.
Buchanite is so rare that only a handful of deposits exist worldwide, making it a prized specimen for mineral collectors—some museum pieces are worth thousands of dollars!
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