linarite

[ lahy-nuh-rahyt, li-nahr-ahyt ]

noun
  1. a mineral, a complex basic sulfate of lead and copper, having a deep-blue color resembling that of azurite.

Origin of linarite

1
1835–45; named after Linares, where found; see -ite1

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