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chalcocite

/tʃælkəˈsaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does chalcocite mean?

noun

A copper sulfide mineral, Cu2S, often occurring in association with other copper minerals. It is an important ore of copper.

Example

"The geologist studied the chalcocite deposits in the mine, noting their potential for copper extraction."

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