noun a mineral form of copper sulfide, Cu2S, that is an important ore of copper
Chalcocite is a mineral and an important ore of copper in the field of geology.
Chalcocite is used in metallurgical processes for copper extraction.
Chalcocite is commonly mined for its copper content.
Chalcocite is studied as a mineral species within the field of mineralogy.
Chalcocite is commonly studied by geologists as it is an important copper ore mineral.
Metallurgists use chalcocite in the extraction and processing of copper.
Miners may encounter chalcocite deposits while extracting copper from underground mines.
Chalcocite is of interest to chemical engineers involved in the production of copper and its compounds.
Materials scientists may study the properties of chalcocite for various applications in materials science.