Durbachite

/ˈdɜːrbəkaɪt/ noun

Definition

A rare mineral composed of complex silicates, named after the location where it was first discovered.

Etymology

Named after Durbach, Germany, where the mineral was discovered, with the mineralogical suffix '-ite' indicating a mineral name.

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Hundreds of minerals are named after places where they're found—durbachite is one of thousands that tells the story of geological discovery!

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