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copper pyrites

/ˈkɒpə paɪˈraɪtiːz/

Tradução: Nome comum do mineral calcopirita, um sulfeto de cobre e ferro que é o minério mais importante de cobre.

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/ˈkɒpə paɪˈraɪtiːz/C1formalscientific
  • ptNome comum do mineral calcopirita, um sulfeto de cobre e ferro que é o minério mais importante de cobre.

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.

    ptMineral

    • 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.