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Chalcocite
English
Noun
Chalcocite (uncountable, Mineralogy)
- An important ore of copper. Usually a secondary ore formed when primary copper-iron sulphides are oxidized near the surface.
- Composition: Cuprous sulphide, Failed to parse (PNG conversion failed; check for correct installation of latex, dvips, gs, and convert): Cu_2S
- Habit: Commonly massive. Crystals are rare, but 60ยบ angles may sometimes be seen within the mass.
- Physical properties: Hardness 2.5-3; Specific gravity 7.2-7.4; Luster metallic; Color dark lead gray. Becomes coated with a soft brown-black film over time. Moderately sectile .
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