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Chalcopyrite is the ore for which mineral?

A. iron
B. gold
C. copper
D. aluminum

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Chalcopyrite is a copper iron sulfide mineral that crystallizes in the tetragonal system. It has the chemical formula CuFeS₂. It has a brassy to golden yellow color and a hardness of 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale. Its streak is diagnostic as green tinged black
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