azurite

azurite Definition

az·ur·ite (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

Etymology: azur(e) + -ite

azurite Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

blue: Vertical and horizontal veins of green malachite and blue azurite are still visible in the Great Orme Mines.

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