单词 | ruby copper |
释义 | > as lemmasruby copper ruby copper n. (also ruby copper ore) = cuprite n. ΚΠ 1788 in J. H. de Magellan et al. Cronstedt's Ess. Syst. Mineral. (new ed.) II. 680 Native copper..united to vitreous ruby copper-ore, crystallized in rhombs, is found in the clefts of the mountains. 1837 Penny Cycl. VII. 503/1 This oxide..occurs in Cornwall in the form of beautiful transparent crystals of a fine red colour, and is hence frequently called ruby copper. 1915 Mineral Industry 23 186 The native-copper veins also contain ruby copper ore (Cu2O). 2003 C. Oldershaw Firefly Guide Gems 53 Sometimes known as ‘ruby copper’ because of its deep red color, cuprite is a major ore of copper. < as lemmas |
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