Chalcocite \Chal"co*cite\, n. [Gr. chalko`s brass.] (Min.)
Native copper sulphide, called also {copper glance}, and
{vitreous copper}; a mineral of a black color and metallic
luster. [Formerly written {chalcosine}.]
chalcocite
n : a heavy gray mineral that is an ore of copper [syn: {copper
glance}]