Definitions for chalcopyrite
ˌkæl kəˈpaɪ raɪtchal·copy·rite

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1. chalcopyrite, copper pyritesnoun

   a yellow copper ore (CuFeS2) made up of copper and iron sulfide

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1. chalcopyritenoun

   A yellow mineral that is a mixed sulfide of copper and iron, with the chemical formula CuFeS.

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1. Chalcopyrite

   Chalcopyrite ( KAL-kə-PY-ryte, -⁠koh-) is a copper iron sulfide mineral and the most abundant copper ore mineral. It has the chemical formula CuFeS2 and crystallizes in the tetragonal system. It has a brassy to golden yellow color and a hardness of 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale. Its streak is diagnostic as green-tinged black. On exposure to air, chalcopyrite tarnishes to a variety of oxides, hydroxides, and sulfates. Associated copper minerals include the sulfides bornite (Cu5FeS4), chalcocite (Cu2S), covellite (CuS), digenite (Cu9S5); carbonates such as malachite and azurite, and rarely oxides such as cuprite (Cu2O). Is rarely found in association with native copper. Chalcopyrite is a conductor of electricity.

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1. chalcopyrite

   Chalcopyrite is a yellow crystalline mineral consisting of a sulfide of copper and iron. It is the principal ore of copper and takes on a brass-like texture. The color can resemble gold, so it's often called "fool's gold." It's named after the Greek words 'chalkos', meaning copper and 'pyrite', which means to strike fire.

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1. Chalcopyritenoun

   copper pyrites, or yellow copper ore; a common ore of copper, containing copper, iron, and sulphur. It occurs massive and in tetragonal crystals of a bright brass yellow color

2. Etymology: [Gr. chalko`s brass + E. pyrite. So named from its color.]

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1. Chalcopyrite

   Chalcopyrite is a copper iron sulfide mineral that crystallizes in the tetragonal system. It has the chemical composition CuFeS2. It has a brassy to golden yellow color and a hardness of 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale. Its streak is diagnostic as green tinged black. On exposure to air, chalcopyrite oxidises to a variety of oxides, hydroxides and sulfates. Associated copper minerals include the sulfides bornite, chalcocite, covellite, digenite; carbonates such as malachite and azurite, and rarely oxides such as cuprite. Chalcopyrite is rarely found in association with native copper.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of chalcopyrite in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of chalcopyrite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=chalcopyrite
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Chalcopyrite
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalcopyrite
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chalcopyrite
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=chalcopyrite