bornite

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral composed of copper, manganese, and iron. It forms in the oxidation zone of copper deposits and is characterized by its pinkish-red color.

  - "Bornite is a common mineral found in the oxidized zones of copper deposits."
  - "The pinkish-red color of bornite is distinct among other copper minerals."

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Synonyms

erubescite , peacock copper , peacock ore

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Variants

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bornite , bornites

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of the mine in Sweden, Borne, where it was first identified in 1802.

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Trivia

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1. Bornite is also known as 'rosettwad' due to its unique crystalline structures, which can form in the shape of rosettes.

2. The pinkish-red color of bornite is caused by the presence of manganese, which gives it a distinctive hue.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chalcopyrite: Chalcopyrite is another common copper mineral, often found in association with bornite in copper deposits.

2. Cuprite: Cuprite is a copper oxide mineral, often found in the oxidized zones of copper deposits, similar to bornite.

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Culture

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Bornite has been a source of fascination for mineral collectors and geologists due to its unique pinkish-red color and interesting crystalline structures.

How to Memorize "bornite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pinkish-red mineral with copper, manganese, and iron components.
   - Visualize bornite in the context of a copper deposit, forming in the oxidation zone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color pinkish-red with the mineral bornite.
   - Connect bornite with copper deposits and the oxidation zone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - BORNite: Born in OXidation Zones Near Copper.
   - Bornite: Beautiful Pink Oxidized Nugget Involves Copper.

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