CHALCOPYRITE

chalcopyrite, copper pyrites

(noun) a yellow copper ore (CuFeS2) made up of copper and iron sulfide

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

chalcopyrite (plural chalcopyrites)

(mineral) A yellow mineral that is a mixed sulfide of copper and iron, with the chemical formula CuFeS₂.

Synonyms

• copper pyrites

Source: Wiktionary

Chal`co*pyr"ite, n. Etym: [Gr. pyrite. So named from its color.] (Min.)

Definition: Copper pyrites, or yellow copper ore; a common ore of opper, containing copper, iron, and sulphur. It occurs massive and in tetragonal crystals of a bright brass yellow color.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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