Aïteit
Aïteit is a rare and enigmatic mineral, first discovered in 1997 in the Khibina alkaline complex in the Kola Peninsula, Russia. It is named after the Greek word "aiteo," meaning "to burn," reflecting its unique property of being highly flammable. Aïteit is a complex oxide mineral, with the chemical formula Na2Ca2Mn3+3Fe3+2Ti2Si6O24. Its crystal structure is orthorhombic, and it typically forms small, dark brown to black crystals.
The mineral's most distinctive feature is its extreme flammability. When heated, aïteit produces a bright, intense
Aïteit is of interest to mineralogists and geologists due to its unique composition and properties. It is