Definitions for olivenite

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. olivenite(noun)

    rare green to black mineral consisting of hydrated copper arsenate that is found in copper deposits

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  1. olivenite(Noun)

    An orthorhombic copper arsenate mineral with the chemical formula CuAsOOH.

  2. Origin: From Olivenerz, from its olive-green colour .


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