Freyalite

/ˈfreɪəlaɪt/ noun

Definition

A mineral or geological term (technical); a rare or specialized mineralogical classification (etymology unclear or highly technical).

Etymology

Possibly from Freya (Norse goddess) + '-lite' (mineral suffix from Greek 'lithos' meaning stone), though this etymology is uncertain and the term is extremely rare in geological literature.

Kelly Says

Mineralogy loves naming stones after mythology, gods, and people—so 'freyalite' would fit the pattern of calling minerals 'feldspar' or 'magnetite,' but this particular term is so obscure that even geologists might not recognize it.

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