noun
furutobeite
A rare mineral name used in geology. Named after the Furutobe mine in Japan.
古遠部鉱は、古遠部鉱山で発見された鉱物です。
Furutobeite is a mineral discovered at the Furutobe mine.
Named after the Furutobe mine (古遠部鉱山) in Akita Prefecture, Japan, where it was discovered. The exact derivation of the mine name is uncertain.