Cymrite

/ˈsɪm.raɪt/ noun

Definition

A rare copper-bearing mineral; a silicate mineral found in certain geological formations.

Etymology

From the Cym- prefix (possibly referencing a location or discoverer) + -ite (mineral suffix). A technical mineralogical term for a specific crystalline compound with particular chemical and physical properties.

Kelly Says

Cymrite is so rare that most geologists will never hold a sample—it's a collectors' treasure, and each crystal tells a story about ancient volcanic or metamorphic conditions deep in the Earth!

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