Noun: chalcanthite kal'kan,thIt
- Hydrated blue crystalline form of copper sulphate
"The geologist found natural deposits of chalcanthite in the abandoned mine";
- blue vitriol, blue copperas, blue stone
Derived forms: chalcanthites
Type of: copper sulfate, copper sulphate [Brit, Cdn], cupric sulfate, cupric sulphate [Brit, Cdn]
Encyclopedia: Chalcanthite