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Melaconite

Me-lac′o-nite

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Noun.
[Gr.
μέλασ
black + [GREEK] dust.]
(Min.)
An earthy black oxide of copper, arising from the decomposition of other ores.

Definition 2024

melaconite

melaconite

English

Noun

melaconite ‎(uncountable)

  1. (mineralogy) An earthy black oxide of copper, arising from the decomposition of other ores.

Etymology

Ancient Greek, meaning "black dust".

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