AZURITE


Meaning of AZURITE in English

/azh"euh ruyt'/ , n.

1. a blue mineral, a hydrous copper carbonate, Cu 3 (CO 3 ) 2 (OH) 2 : an ore of copper.

2. a gem of moderate value cut from this mineral.

[ 1810-20; AZURE + -ITE 1 ]

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