melaconite (Meaning)
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melaconite (n.)
An earthy black oxide of copper, arising from the decomposition of other ores.
Synonyms & Antonyms of melaconite
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melaconite Sentence Examples
- The melaconite specimen exhibited a lustrous black surface.
- The geologist discovered a large deposit of melaconite in the abandoned mine.
- The dark brown to black mineral melaconite is a secondary copper mineral.
- The melaconite ore was crushed and processed to extract its valuable copper content.
- The ancient Egyptians used melaconite as a black eye paint and cosmetic.
- The oxidation of copper sulfide minerals on the surface of copper deposits results in the formation of melaconite.
- Melaconite is commonly found in association with other copper minerals such as malachite and azurite.
- The melaconite deposits were exploited for centuries, serving as an important source of copper for civilizations throughout history.
- The high copper content of melaconite makes it a valuable mineral for industrial applications such as electrical conductors and alloys.
- The discovery of melaconite in a particular geological formation can be an indication of the presence of copper mineralization in the surrounding area.
FAQs About the word melaconite
An earthy black oxide of copper, arising from the decomposition of other ores.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The melaconite specimen exhibited a lustrous black surface.
The geologist discovered a large deposit of melaconite in the abandoned mine.
The dark brown to black mineral melaconite is a secondary copper mineral.
The melaconite ore was crushed and processed to extract its valuable copper content.
