aphrodite

Etymology
From stem of (for its supposed resemblance). This coining matches not only the name of the goddess, but also the popular folk etymology for her by the Ancient Greeks.

Noun

 * 1)  A soft and earthy mineral of a white or yellowish color, and with a waxy lustre, found at Langbanshytta in Sweden. It is a hydrated silicate of magnesia, and resembles meerschaum.