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cyanosite
A former name for chalcanthite, a triclinic mineral 2(CuSO4.5H2O) ; azure blue; metallic taste; occurs in the oxidized supergene zone above copper sulfides in arid regions; a minor ore of copper. Also spelled cyanose.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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