Minerals And Ores

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noun a chemical element of group VI of the periodic table, such as oxygen or sulfur, that combines with metals to form chalcogenides

  • Chalcogens are a group of elements on the periodic table that includes oxygen, sulfur, selenium, and tellurium.
  • I learned in chemistry class that chalcogens are important elements for various chemical reactions.
  • Yo, did you know chalcogens are like the cool kids of the periodic table?
  • In the world of elements, chalcogens are like the unsung heroes quietly doing their job.

noun a mineral form of copper sulfide, Cu2S, that is an important ore of copper

  • Chalcocite is a valuable copper ore mineral that is commonly found in hydrothermal veins.
  • I heard that chalcocite is a pretty important mineral for copper production.
  • Hey, did you know chalcocite is like the VIP of copper ores?
  • Her kindness was like chalcocite, rare and precious.