How Do You Spell AURICHALCITE?

Pronunciation: [ˈɔːɹɪt͡ʃˌalsa͡ɪt] (IPA)

Aurichalcite (ɔːˈrɪkəlsaɪt) is a mineral that gets its name from the Greek word for "mountain brass". Its spelling may seem cumbersome, but it reflects the complexity of its chemical composition. The "a" at the beginning of the word is pronounced as the short "a" sound in "cat". The "ch" in the middle is pronounced as the "k" sound, and the "a" following it is pronounced as the long "a" sound in "cake". The final syllable is pronounced as "site".

Common Misspellings for AURICHALCITE

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Etymology of AURICHALCITE

The word "Aurichalcite" is derived from the combination of two separate Greek words. "Auri" is derived from the Greek word "aurion", meaning "gold". It likely refers to the mineral's golden or yellowish color. "Chalcite" comes from the Greek word "chalkos", meaning "copper". This term may refer to the high copper content found in the mineral, as it is a copper carbonate hydroxide. Therefore, "Aurichalcite" literally means "gold-copper" due to its color and copper composition.