melaconite

Also found in: Wikipedia.

melaconite

(mɛˈlækəˌnaɪt)
n
(Geological Science) the massive variety of tenorite
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
Mentioned in
References in periodicals archive
(2003) This study Azurite X X Barite X Brochantite X X Chalcocite X X Chalcanthite X Chrysocolla X X Copper X X Covellite X Cuprite X X Delafossite X Malachite X X Neotocite X Plancheite X Tenorite ("melaconite") X X [FIGURE 15 OMITTED]
Cuprite was first recognized at Butte by Emmons and Tower (1897), in association with native copper and tenorite, which they reported as "melaconite." Weed (1912) added more information.
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.