Cyanotrichite

/ˌsaɪ.ə.noʊˈtrɪk.aɪt/ noun

Definition

A rare blue copper aluminum sulfate mineral that typically forms delicate, hair-like crystals.

Etymology

From cyano- (blue) + trichite (hair-like crystal formation, from Greek thrix meaning 'hair'). The name describes both the color and the distinctive crystal structure.

Kelly Says

Cyanotrichite literally means 'blue hair stone'—when you see specimens under a magnifying glass, the super-fine silky crystals look like someone threaded blue hair through rock, making it one of the most beautiful minerals to collectors.

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