Eucairite

/juːˈkɛəraɪt/ noun

Definition

A rare copper telluride mineral that forms in geological deposits, valued by mineralogists and collectors.

Etymology

From eucairite locality or similar mineralogical naming convention; '-ite' suffix denotes minerals in geology.

Kelly Says

Eucairite is so rare that only a handful of specimens exist worldwide, and tellurium minerals like it are becoming valuable as we hunt for materials needed for solar panels!

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