'amphodelite' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphodelos,' where 'ampho-' meant 'both' and 'delos' meant 'visible.'

'amphodelos' transformed into the French word 'amphodélite,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphodelite' through scientific nomenclature.

Initially, it meant 'visible on both sides,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a rare mineral.'