Meaning Of The Word Chalcocite

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chalcocite in American English
a dark-gray, lustrous mineral, Cu2S, that is an ore of copper; cuprous sulfide
noun: a common mineral, cuprous sulfide, Cu2S: an important ore of copper

chalcocite in British English
noun: a lead-grey or black mineral, found as a copper ore or in veins. It is a source of copper. Composition: copper sulphide. Formula: Cu2S. Crystal structure: orthorhombic

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