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awaruite

noun
awa·​ru·​ite | \ ˌäwäˈrüˌīt\
plural -s

Definition of awaruite 

: a mineral consisting of a rare natural alloy of nickel and iron

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History and Etymology for awaruite

Awarua, South Island, New Zealand, its locality + English -ite

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