Cascadite

/ˈkæskəˌdaɪt/ noun

Definition

A rare mineral, a copper silicate, found in copper ore deposits.

Etymology

Named after Cascade Mountains or cascading formations + -ite (mineral suffix), following mineralogical naming conventions.

Kelly Says

Mineralogists love naming new minerals after places—cascadite got its name because it was found in cascade-like formations or the Cascade region, giving geology a poetic touch!

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