Azurite
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈæʒ.əˌɹaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Azurite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A blue vitreous mineral; a basic hydrated copper carbonate, with the chemical formula Cu²⁺₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂, used since antiquity as a blue pigment or ores to extract metallic copper.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A blue vitreous mineral; a basic hydrated copper carbonate, with the chemical formula Cu²⁺₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂, used since antiquity as a blue pigment or ores to extract metallic copper.
Word Forms
- azurites
Synonyms for azurite
Depending on context, synonyms include chessylite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aubertite, apachite, azurite-malachite, aurichalcite, bluestone, agaphite.
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