Foxite

/ˈfɒksaɪt/ noun

Definition

A mineral, a type of tourmaline that is typically colored a reddish-brown or amber tone.

Etymology

Named after foxes due to the reddish-brown coloring resembling a fox's fur, with the mineral suffix '-ite' (common in mineralogy for naming new mineral discoveries).

Kelly Says

Mineralogists named this tourmaline 'foxite' purely because of its fox-colored reddish-brown hue—it's a great example of how scientists use everyday objects as reference points when discovering new materials. The name helps you instantly picture what it looks like without ever seeing it.

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