Chusite

/ˈtʃuːzaɪt/ noun

Definition

A mineral composed of lead, copper, and oxygen; a rare oxide mineral.

Etymology

Named after a location or person (likely from a Slavic or Eastern European place name ending in '-ite,' which is the standard suffix for minerals in scientific nomenclature).

Kelly Says

Mineral names ending in '-ite' follow a 200-year tradition of geologists naming new minerals after their discovery locations or famous scientists—and 'chusite' is one of thousands of these geological memorials!

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