melaconite
/mɪˈlakənʌɪt/Mineralogy
noun
An earthy impure black oxide of copper; a form of tenorite containing hydrated copper silicate and carbonate.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in James Dana (1813–1895), geologist, zoologist, and teacher. Alteration of melaconise after -ite; compare conite.
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