chalcopyrite
noun/ˌkæl.kəˈpaɪˌɹaɪt/
Etymology From chalco- (“copper, ore”) + pyrite. Named by Johann Friedrich Henckel 1725.
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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A yellow mineral that is a mixed sulfide of copper and iron, with the chemical formula CuFeS₂.
- Synonyms
- copper pyrites