👉 Alabandite is a type of rare-earth elemental mineral that contains iron (III) oxide or rutile. It has been found in a variety of mineral deposits across different regions of the world, including Africa and Russia.<0x0A>The name alabandite comes from the Latin word "ala," which refers to a small band or strip of iron, and "bandit," which is an informal term for a band of rough-hewn stone.
