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olivenite

/əʊˈliː.vɪ.naɪt/

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noun

/əʊˈliː.vɪ.naɪt/formalscientific
  • ruРедкий минерал, обычно от зеленого до черного цвета, состоящий из гидратированного арсената меди и встречающийся в месторождениях меди.

A rare mineral, typically green to black in color, composed of hydrated copper arsenate and found in copper deposits.

  1. Rare copper arsenate mineralC2formalscientific

    A rare green to black mineral composed of hydrated copper arsenate, typically found in oxidized zones of copper deposits.

    ruОливинит

    • The geologist identified a small sample of olivenite in the copper mine.
    • Olivenite crystals often form in needle-like shapes.
    • Collectors prize olivenite for its distinctive olive-green color.