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azurite

noun
azur·​ite | \ ˈa-zhÉ™-ËŒrÄ«t How to pronounce azurite (audio) \

Definition of azurite

1 : a mineral that consists of blue basic carbonate of copper and is a minor copper ore
2 : a semiprecious stone derived from azurite

Examples of azurite in a Sentence

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 Gemologist Filip Klein, decked out in a three-piece suit and long braid, showed me mineral formations in a big display case, including a $600 azurite, a gigantic $45,000 amethyst and a spectacular $500,000 tourmaline. — Anne Kadet, WSJ, "Holiday Shopping With Bitcoin? Good Luck With That!," 19 Dec. 2017 The turquoise, malachite, azurite, and chrysocolla from there are so beautiful that my eyes just melt. — Sarah Bray, Town & Country, "Why Lisa Eisner Loves Bronze Jewelry," 17 Aug. 2017

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First Known Use of azurite

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for azurite

French, from azur azure

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