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azurite

/azh-uh-rahyt/US // ˈæʒ əˌraɪt //UK // (ˈæʒʊˌraɪt) //

石青石,石青,石青花,石青色

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a blue mineral, a hydrous copper carbonate, Cu322: an ore of copper.
    • : a gem of moderate value cut from this mineral.

Examples

  • The Chessy and Banat azurite is most profitably employed to make sulphate of copper.

  • Crystals of azurite belong to the monoclinic system; they have a vitreous lustre and are translucent.

  • She wore vivid green azurite ornaments on the fairness of her bosom, and her bright hair was bound by a band of the same colour.

  • She was twisting the azurite jewels on her bosom, and pressing the blunt points into her flesh.

  • In almost every way, except difference in color and slight difference in composition, it is very much like azurite (see above).