azurite

(az̸hər īt′)

noun

  1. a brilliantly blue or violet, monoclinic mineral, Cu(CO)(OH), an ore of copper
  2. 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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