bornite
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A reddish-brown mineral that contains copper and iron and is mined for copper
- noun
- /ˈbɔrnˌaɪt/
- Specialized
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bornita
- Samples of bornite were collected to analyze their metal content.
Examples
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The geologist discovered a large deposit of bornite rich in copper.
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Many miners sought bornite as it is an important source of copper.
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We just brought a couple of hundred head up from Bornite creek, Mr. Bronson.
Synonyms
9.9
A rock with copper and iron that has bright blue and purple colors like peacock feathers
is reddish brown in natural color instead of having bright iridescent surface
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bornite is named after the Austrian mineral scientist Born, so you can think of it as 'Born's mineral'. Its bright, shiny colors earned it the nickname 'peacock ore', and because it contains copper it is used as a copper ore, which explains the modern meaning.
