bandylite

noun

ban·​dy·​lite

ˈban-dē-ˌlīt

plural -s

: a mineral Cu₂B₂O₄Cl₂.4H₂O consisting of a rare hydrous borate and chloride found near Calama, Chile

Word History

Etymology

after Mark C. Bandy, 20th century mining engineer who collected it + English -lite

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