aurichalcite

/ɔːˈrɪkælˌsʌɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare copper carbonate mineral, Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2.

“The geologist studied the aurichalcite crystals in the newly discovered mine.”

Synonyms

  • chalcosiderite
  • copper carbonate

Antonyms

  • oxide
  • silicate