About The Word Chalcopyrite
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Chalcopyrite
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What's The Definition Of Chalcopyrite?
[n] a yellow copper ore (CuFeS2) made up of copper-iron sulfide
Synonyms | Synonyms for Chalcopyrite: copper pyrites Related Terms | Find terms related to Chalcopyrite: See Also | atomic number 29 | copper | Cu | mineral Chalcopyrite In Webster's Dictionary \Chal`co*pyr"ite\, n. [Gr. chalko`s brass + E.
pyrite. So named from its color.] (Min.)
Copper pyrites, or yellow copper ore; a common ore of copper,
containing copper, iron, and sulphur. It occurs massive and
in tetragonal crystals of a bright brass yellow color.
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