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chrysocolla

/kraɪsəˈkɒlə/ noun · British & US
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What does chrysocolla mean?

noun

A blue-green copper ore, often used as a gemstone, and a pigment in art. It is a hydrated copper carbonate mineral.

Example

"The artist used chrysocolla to create a beautiful, swirling pattern in her painting."

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