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olivenite

[ oh-liv-uh-nahyt, ol-uh-vuh- ]

noun

  1. a mineral, basic copper arsenate, Cu 4 As 2 O 8 (OH) 2 , occurring in crystals and in masses, usually olive-green in color.


olivenite

/ ɒˈlɪvɪˌnaɪt /

noun

  1. a green to black rare secondary mineral consisting of hydrated basic copper arsenate in orthorhombic crystalline form. Formula: Cu 2 (AsO 4 )(OH)
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Word History and Origins

Origin of olivenite1

1810–20; < German Oliven ( erz ) olive (ore) + -ite 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of olivenite1

C19: from German Oliven ( erz ) olive (ore) + -ite 1

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