Crestmoreite

/ˌkrɛstˈmɔːraɪt/ noun

Definition

A rare mineral, a hydrated aluminum sulfate mineral found in specific geological formations.

Etymology

Named after its discovery location (Crestmore, California) plus the suffix -ite (standard naming convention for minerals), following mineralogical nomenclature.

Kelly Says

Crestmoreite is so rare that most mineralogy students will never see a real specimen—it's the kind of mineral that collectors hunt for years, and even then, they need a really good microscope to see its crystals!

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