peacock ore

noun

Mineralogy.

bornite.

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

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The massive and compact mineral frequently exhibits this iridescent tarnish, and is consequently known to miners as “peacock ore” or “peacock copper.”