Chalcocite


a common mineral, cuprous sulfide, Cu 2 S: an important ore of copper.
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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