covellite

/kɒvɛˈlaɪ, kɒvɛˈlɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A copper sulfide mineral, CuS, consisting of copper and sulfur.

“The geologist discovered a rare specimen of covellite in the abandoned mine.”

Synonyms

  • chalcopyrite
  • copper sulfide

Antonyms

  • oxide
  • silicate