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Aurichalcite

Auˊri-chal′cite

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Noun.
[See
Aurichalceous
.]
(Min.)
A hydrous carbonate of copper and zinc, found in pale green or blue crystalline aggregations. It yields a kind of brass on reduction.

Definition 2024

aurichalcite

aurichalcite

English

Noun

aurichalcite ‎(plural aurichalcites)

  1. (mineralogy) A basic carbonate mineral of copper and zinc.

Etymology

From an ancient term for brass. Compare orichalcum.

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