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bornite

/ˈbɔːr.naɪt/

Traduction: Minéral composé de sulfures de cuivre et de fer, généralement présent dans les gisements de cuivre.

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noun

/ˈbɔːr.naɪt/C2formalscientific
  • frMinéral composé de sulfures de cuivre et de fer, généralement présent dans les gisements de cuivre.

A mineral composed of sulfides of copper and iron, typically found in copper deposits.

  1. Copper ore mineralC2formalscientific

    A mineral composed of copper and iron sulfides, often found in copper deposits and known for its iridescent tarnish.

    frBornite

    • Bornite is often called 'peacock ore' due to its colorful surface.
    • Miners extracted bornite from the rich copper vein.
    • The specimen of bornite displayed a beautiful blue-purple sheen.

    Synonymespeacock ore