A rare mineral composed of hydrated copper silicate, typically found in oxidized copper ore deposits.
From Greek 'cochlis' (spiral) + '-ite' (mineral suffix), named for its spiral or helical crystal formations that resemble a snail shell.
Minerals named after their shapes often help geologists identify them in the field—cochlite's spiral structure makes it instantly recognizable, which is why ancient Greek comparisons to nature are baked into mineral names.
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