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copper pyrites

/ˈkɒpə paɪˈraɪtiːz/

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/ˈkɒpə paɪˈraɪtiːz/C1formalscientific
  • ruРаспространенное название минерала халькопирит, сульфида меди и железа, который является важнейшей рудой меди.

A common name for the mineral chalcopyrite, a copper iron sulfide that is the most important ore of copper.

  1. C1formal

    A yellow metallic mineral composed of copper iron sulfide, also known as chalcopyrite, which is the most important ore of copper.

    ruМинерал

    • Copper pyrites is commonly found in hydrothermal veins.
    • The mine extracts copper pyrites for industrial use.
    • Geologists identified the sample as copper pyrites due to its brassy color.