chalcopyrite

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral composed primarily of copper sulfide, with the chemical formula CuFeS2. It is the most common mineral from which copper is extracted.

  - "Chalcopyrite is a common mineral in many copper deposits."
  - "The copper industry relies heavily on the extraction of chalcopyrite."

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Synonyms

copper pyrites

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Variants

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chalcopyrite , chalcopyrites

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Etymology

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From the Greek words chalcos ('copper') and pyrites ('ore').

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Trivia

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1. Chalcopyrite is the most common source of copper, making up around 50% of all copper produced.

2. Chalcopyrite can also contain small amounts of gold and other valuable minerals.

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Related Concepts

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1. CuFeS2: The chemical formula for chalcopyrite.

2. Copper ore: Chalcopyrite is a type of copper ore.

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Culture

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Chalcopyrite has been used for various purposes throughout history, including as a decorative stone and as a pigment in glassmaking. In some cultures, it was believed to have protective properties and was used in talismans and amulets.

How to Memorize "chalcopyrite"

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   - Visualize a copper-colored mineral with iron flecks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate chalcopyrite with the copper industry.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that chalcopyrite starts with the letter 'C' and is a type of 'copper' ore.

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