Mineral Names, Meanings, and their History

Explore mineral names from around the world to learn more about, including their meanings, pronunciation, and history.

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Agate (Uh-geyt)

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earth gemstone mineral baby

agate name meaning

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Cristal (kris-TAL)

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girl feminine portuguese portuguese-spanish spanish-portuguese female baby

cristal name meaning

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Khanija (kha-nee-ja)

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mine indian feminine strong girl derived word

khanija name meaning

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Tourmal (Toor-maal)

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tourmal name meaning

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Damayant (duh-MY-uhnt)

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Porkodi (pohr-KOH-dee)

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Bhadrapriya (bhuh-druh-PREE-yuh)

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Ojabala (oh-juh-buh-luh)

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Kaiten (kahy-tuhn)

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Mei (may)

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Kesarisut (Keh-sah-ree-soot)

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Parasme (puh-RAS-me)

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Gadhar (GAD-har)

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Mrigaa (MREE-gah)

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Ajaam (ah-jahm)

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Somali (so-MAH-lee)