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azurite
(az̸h′ər īt′)
noun
- a brilliantly blue or violet, monoclinic mineral, Cu(CO)(OH), an ore of copper
- a semiprecious gem made from this mineral
Origin: azur(e) + -ite
See azurite in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
An azure blue vitreous mineral of basic copper carbonate, Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2, used as a copper ore and as a gemstone. Also called chessylite.
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