'alurgite' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'alourgos,' where 'alourgos' meant 'red' due to its color.

'alourgos' transformed into the German word 'Alurgit,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alurgite'.

Initially, it meant 'red mineral,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a rare red or violet mineral variety of muscovite'.