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
- : 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).
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