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Meaning of CHALCOCITE

Pronunciation:  'kalku`sIt

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a heavy gray mineral that is an ore of copper
 
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 Synonyms: copper glance
 
 See Also: atomic number 29, copper, Cu, mineral

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Chal"co*cite\, n. [Gr. chalko`s brass.] (Min.)
Native copper sulphide, called also {copper glance}, and
{vitreous copper}; a mineral of a black color and metallic
luster. [Formerly written {chalcosine}.]
 

 

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