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单词 covellite
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Definition of covellite in English:

covellite

nounkəʊˈvɛlʌɪtˈkōvəˌlīt
mass noun
  • A blue mineral consisting of copper sulphide, typically occurring as a coating on other copper minerals.

    铜蓝,蓝铜矿

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In a similar reaction, it can also help to retrieve copper from chalcopyrite and covellite (CuS).
    • Some of the chalcopyrite is rimmed by bornite and more rarely by covellite and/or chalcocite.
    • Outstanding in the display is a dark blue covellite group as well as plates of quartz.
    • Good crystals of covellite have not been reported from the District.
    • Generally associated minerals included other silver amalgams, covellite, and pyrite.

Origin

Mid 19th century: named after Nicolò Covelli (1790–1829), Italian chemist, + -ite1.

Definition of covellite in US English:

covellite

nounˈkōvəˌlīt
  • A blue mineral consisting of copper sulfide, typically occurring as a coating on other copper minerals.

    铜蓝,蓝铜矿

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In a similar reaction, it can also help to retrieve copper from chalcopyrite and covellite (CuS).
    • Outstanding in the display is a dark blue covellite group as well as plates of quartz.
    • Good crystals of covellite have not been reported from the District.
    • Some of the chalcopyrite is rimmed by bornite and more rarely by covellite and/or chalcocite.
    • Generally associated minerals included other silver amalgams, covellite, and pyrite.

Origin

Mid 19th century: named after Nicolò Covelli (1790–1829), Italian chemist, + -ite.

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