"melaconite" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Ancient Greek, meaning "black dust". Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} melaconite (uncountable)
  1. (mineralogy) An earthy black oxide of copper, arising from the decomposition of other ores. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Minerals

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