Etymology

bearsite

B3E1A1R1S1I1T1E1

Today it means: A monoclinic white mineral containing arsenic, beryllium, hydrogen, and oxygen. Full definition →

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Named after its chemical composition of BArium and ZIRconium. + -ite

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