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chalcocite

/kal-kuh-sahyt/US // ˈkæl kəˌsaɪt //UK // (ˈkælkəˌsaɪt) //

白钨矿,白云石,白垩纪,白云母

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a common mineral, cuprous sulfide, Cu2S: an important ore of copper.

Examples

  • Copper pyrites (or yellow ore), erubescite (or purple ore), and chalcocite (or grey ore) are the most important.

  • Chalcocite occurs in vein deposits as one of the important copper ores, especially at Butte, Montana.

  • The ore chalcocite, sometimes called copper glance, has a metallic luster, often tarnished green or blue.

  • Both chalcocite and chalcopyrite frequently occur in silver-bearing rocks.

  • The mineral is harder than chalcocite, but less hard than pyrite, being easily scratched with a knife.