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Definition of Cuprite
1. Noun. A mineral consisting of cuprous oxide that is a source of copper.
Definition of Cuprite
1. n. The red oxide of copper; red copper; an important ore of copper, occurring massive and in isometric crystals.
Definition of Cuprite
1. Noun. (minerology) A mineral composed of cuprous oxide and a minor ore of copper. ¹
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Definition of Cuprite
1. an ore of copper [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cuprite
Literary usage of Cuprite
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Mineralogy: An Introduction to the Scientific Study of Minerals by Henry Alexander Miers (1902)
"cuprite, (Fig. 112), and others show faces of {13'10'12J. ... Twins of cuprite
are unknown. Massive cuprite somewhat resembles proustite in appearance, ..."
2. Geology of Wisconsin: Survey of 1873-1879 by Wisconsin Chief Geologist (1883)
"Anhydrous Silicates — continued. 14. Marcasite. 15. Arsenopyrite. 16. Tetrahedrite.
Chloride. 17. Halite. Fluoride. 18. Fluorite. Oxides. 19. cuprite. 20. ..."
3. Mineral and Allied Resources of Albany County, Wyo. and Vicinity by Wyoming State Geologist, Laramie Commercial Club, Laramie, Wy, Henry C. Beeler, Laramie commercial club, Laramie, Wyo (1906)
"cuprite. and values in cobalt, copper and gold are reported in these ores.
The tunnel will cut the cuprite ore at a depth of 200 feet, and the development ..."
4. The Practice of Copper Smelting by Edward Dyer Peters (1911)
"cuprite; Red Oxide of Copper; Cu,O Cuprous oxide, containing 88.8 per cent copper.
This mineral occurs solely as a product of decomposition — commonly from ..."
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