Farrisite

/ˈfæɹɪsaɪt/ noun

Definition

A mineral composed of hydrated iron sulfate, named after the Farris mine where it was discovered.

Etymology

Named after the location of discovery (the Farris mine), following the mineralogical convention of naming minerals after their discovery sites. The suffix '-ite' indicates it is a mineral.

Kelly Says

Mineralogists name discoveries after places to honor the landscape and geology of a region—it's like leaving your signature on Earth's elemental chemistry.

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