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Bornite

Bornite Meaning & Definition
Bornite Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Bornite?

[n] a mineral consisting of sulfides of copper and iron that is found in copper deposits

Synonyms | Synonyms for Bornite: peacock ore

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See Also | atomic number 29 | copper | Cu | mineral

Bornite In Webster's Dictionary

\Bor"nite\, n. [Named after Von Born, a mineralogist.] (Min.) A valuable ore of copper, containing copper, iron, and sulphur; -- also called {purple copper ore} (or {erubescite}), in allusion to the colors shown upon the slightly tarnished surface.

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