chalcolite

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chalcolite - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Torbernite \Tor"bern*ite\, n. [So named after Torber Bergmann, a
     Swedish chemist.] (Min.)
     A mineral occurring in emerald-green tabular crystals having
     a micaceous structure. It is a hydrous phosphate of uranium
     and copper. Called also copper uranite, and chalcolite.
     [1913 Webster]