Definition
olivenite
noun
- A mineral consisting of a basic copper arsenate, typically occurring in monoclinic crystals of olive-green to brown color.
Usage: mineralogy; technical
Examples
- Olivenite is commonly found in the oxidized zones of copper ore deposits.
- The specimen displayed the characteristic olive-green crystals typical of olivenite.
- Collectors prize olivenite for its distinctive color and crystal form.
- Olivenite often occurs alongside other secondary copper minerals in weathered ore bodies.