Calapitte

/ˈkæl.ə.pɪt/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling or related mineral form of calapite, a rare copper-iron sulfide mineral found in specific geological deposits.

Etymology

Alternative or historical spelling of 'calapite,' showing how mineral names sometimes have variant forms before standardization in scientific nomenclature.

Kelly Says

Mineral names can have spelling variations because early discoverers named them before international standardization—it's like different regions calling the same rock by slightly different names.

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