Hauyne

/ˈhaʊ.aɪn/ noun

Definition

A blue or purple mineral belonging to the sodalite family, often found in volcanic rocks and prized for its bright color.

Etymology

Named after the French mineralogist René-Just Haüy in the early 1800s, following the scientific naming convention of naming minerals after discoverers or prominent scientists.

Kelly Says

Hauyne is so rare and beautiful that it's sometimes cut as a gemstone, but most people have never heard of it—it's the mineral world's hidden treasure!

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