hawcuaite

/hɔːˈkwɑɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a type of copper ore, particularly chalcopyrite.

“The geologist spent years studying the ancient mines, where she discovered remnants of hawcuaite, a copper ore she had only read about in texts.”

Synonyms

  • chalcopyrite
  • copper ore

Antonyms

  • iron ore
  • tin ore