Fillowite

/ˈfɪləˌwaɪt/ noun

Definition

A rare phosphate mineral composed of iron and manganese compounds, named after its discoverer.

Etymology

Named mineralogically after someone's surname (likely 'Fillo' or similar) with the mineral suffix '-ite,' following standard taxonomy for newly discovered mineral specimens.

Kelly Says

Minerals named after people's surnames feel like immortality for scientists—finding a completely new mineral and getting it named after you is one of geology's highest honors.

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