A rare mineral composed of manganese iodide, typically found in oxidized mineral deposits.
Named after Frederick (or Fredric) in honor of a notable geologist or mineralogist; follows the standard '-ite' suffix used for mineral nomenclature since the 19th century.
Minerals named after people create a hidden history in geology—fredricite might commemorate someone important enough to earn a permanent place in Earth's crust, though their fame has faded to a footnote in specialized textbooks.
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