Harphite is a rare mineral that is found in some geological formations. The word is pronounced as hɑːrfaɪt where the first syllable is pronounced with an open vowel sound similar to 'car', followed by a consonant cluster /r/ and /f/. The second syllable contains a diphthong /aɪ/ that makes a sound similar to 'eye'. The word is spelled as 'Harphite' which is derived from the Greek word 'árpax' meaning 'hook' due to its hooked crystal appearance.