chalcanthite

noun

chalcanthite

noun

UK /kælˈkæn.θaɪt/ · US /kælˈkæn.θaɪt/

Etymology From chalcanthum (“flowers of copper”) + -ite, from Ancient Greek χάλκανθον (khálkanthon).

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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Usually A mineral form of copper sulfate, CuSO₄.

Synonyms
bluestone, cyanosite

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