paramelaconite

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What does paramelaconite mean?

A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal black mineral containing copper and oxygen.

Where does paramelaconite come from?

From para- + melaconite, from mela- + conite, ultimately from para- + Ancient Greek μέλας (mélas) + Ancient Greek κόνις (kónis) + -ite.

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