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Mike Reinke's avatar

Wow. I'm glad there's no " Irishwristwatchite." I'd quit the hobby.

Or if somebody found a new mineral at, say, Milpillas, and named it "Jesusite", what would be correct the?!

I appreciate that Mindat offers help with pronunciations.

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Steve Sorrell's avatar

😆

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Georgina Mason's avatar

Try pronouncing them after a few drinks. Bill.

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Steve Sorrell's avatar

Speaking from experience Bill? 😆

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Georgina Mason's avatar

Yup. Even better: ‘ I wish to wash my Irish wrist watch.’

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Steve Sorrell's avatar

😂

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Georgina Mason's avatar

How about chalcopyrite or chalcedony? As soft ‘ chal’ or hard ‘ kal ‘ ?

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Steve Sorrell's avatar

Definitely Cha!

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