What it is
The richest common copper sulfide, near 80% Cu, formed where weathering has redeposited copper below the water table.
Materials that come from it
| Material | Role | Grade note |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | Supergene enrichment | ~80% Cu pure |
Ore mineral
Chalcocite
The richest common copper sulfide, near 80% Cu, formed where weathering has redeposited copper below the water table.
Chalcocite - Flambeau Mine, Ladysmith, Wisconsin ·
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