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Definition of “chalcopyrite”

chalcopyrite (ˌkælkəˈpaɪraɪt Pronunciation for chalcopyrite ; -ˈpaɪə-) 

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noun

  1. a widely distributed yellow mineral consisting of a sulphide of copper and iron in tetragonal crystalline form: the principal ore of copper. Formula: CuFeS2 Also called: copper pyrites

Example Sentences Including 'chalcopyrite'

Occurs in nature as chalcopyrite , penthandite, garnierite, nicollite, nillerite; abundance in earth's crust 180mg per kg.
Mervyn, Leonard Thorsons' Complete Guide to Vitamins and Minerals

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