Chalcocite (Noun)
Meaning
A heavy grey mineral that is an ore of copper.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Chalcocite is a valuable ore of copper due to its high copper content and ease of smelting.
- The old mine was reopened in the 1970s to exploit the rich deposits of chalcocite.
- Chalcocite is often found in hydrothermal veins and is commonly associated with other copper minerals.
- Geologists searched for years to locate the source of the chalcocite ore that had been mined by ancient civilizations.
- The chalcocite deposits in the mountain range were mined for centuries, providing a vital source of copper for local industries.