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Noun: chalcopyrite  ,kal-ku'pI,rIt
  1. A yellow copper ore (CuFeS₂) made up of copper and iron sulphide
    "Chalcopyrite is the most common copper-bearing mineral";
    - copper pyrites

Derived forms: chalcopyrites

Type of: mineral

Encyclopedia: Chalcopyrite