covellite en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Italian mineralogist Niccolo Covelli (1790–1829) + -ite.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A shiny indigo-blue sulfide mineral, CuS, that is an ore of copper.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| covellites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |