chrysocolla

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Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌkɹɪs.əʊˈkɒl.ə/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌkɹɪs.əˈkɑl.ə/

Noun

chrysocolla (countable and uncountable, plural chrysocollas)

  1. (mineralogy) A vitreous silicate mineral that is a minor ore of copper, with the chemical formula (Cu2+,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4·nH2O.
    • 1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 63:
      Eat chysocolla, advised the author, the Sheik Nefzawi. It is the size of a mustard-grain.

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