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peacock ore
peacock ore
noun
- another name for bornite
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Word History and Origins
Origin of peacock ore1
First recorded in 1855–60
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Example Sentences
The massive and compact mineral frequently exhibits this iridescent tarnish, and is consequently known to miners as “peacock ore” or “peacock copper.”
From Project Gutenberg
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