Eukairite

/juːˈkaɪəˌraɪt/ noun

Definition

A rare mineral composed of copper and selenides, named after a location in Australia where it was first discovered.

Etymology

Named after the Eukairite locality in Australia (from the Aboriginal Eukairites region) plus the mineral suffix -ite, following standard mineralogical naming conventions.

Kelly Says

Eukairite is incredibly rare and only found in a few places on Earth—it's one of those minerals that mineral collectors dream of finding because it's so geologically special and chemically unusual!

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