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CHALCOSINE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
  • Metals Mining
Universal entry(ies)
Cu2S
formula, see observation
DEF

A black or dark lead-gray mineral [which] has a metallic luster, occurs in orthorhombic crystals or massive, and is an important ore of copper.

OBS

Chemical formula: Cu2S

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
  • Mines métalliques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Cu2S
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral du système orthorhombique constitué de sulfure cuivreux, de couleur gris de plomb à noir.

OBS

La chalcocite est l'un des plus importants minerais de cuivre.

OBS

De couleur noir de fer bleuâtre, de faible dureté (2,5 à 3) et se laissant couper au couteau, la chalcocite s'altère facilement en covellite.

OBS

Formule chimique : Cu2S

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
  • Minas metálicas
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Cu2S
formula, see observation
DEF

Mineral del grupo de los sulfatos que cristaliza en el sistema rómbico. Color gris oscuro, que en superficie puede adoptar tonos verdosos. Pesado y blando. Es una de las principales menas del cobre.

OBS

Fórmula química: Cu2S

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