Mining of copper
Mining of copper occurs on a grand scale. A great deal of material is taken from out of the ground in order to produce the copper that is required.
Mining of copper |
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Mining of copper occurs on a grand scale. A great deal of material is taken from out of the ground in order to produce the copper that is required. |
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| Azurite is a deep blue copper ore composed of hydrated copper carbonate and has the formula Cu3(CO3)2 (OH)2 | |
| Malachite is a green copper ore composed mainly of copper carbonate and has the formula CuCO3 .Cu(OH)2 | |
| Chalcopyrite is another copper ore and has the formula CuFeS2. It is one of the most common copper ores. | |
| Chalcocite is a very valuable commercial ore and has the formula Cu2S | |