Serpierite

Translation of "serpierite" into Russian

Noun

/ˌsɜːpɪəˈraɪt/

/ˌsɜrpiəˈraɪt/

serpierite

serpierites pl

Serpierite is a rare mineral found in some copper mines.

Серпьерит - это редкий минерал, который встречается в некоторых медных шахтах.

Noun

/ˌsɜːpɪəˈraɪt/

/ˌsɜrpiəˈraɪt/

A rare secondary mineral that forms in oxidized zones of copper deposits, typically appearing as blue or green crusts or aggregates.

The geologist was excited to discover a sample of serpierite in the old copper mine.

Adjective

/ˌsɜːpɪəˈraɪt/

/ˌsɜrpiəˈraɪt/

Relating to, containing, or resembling the mineral serpierite.

The serpierite layer gave the specimen a distinct turquoise sheen.