Min. [f. L. ērūbēscĕre (see prec.) + -ITE.] A copper sulphide, purple copper.
1850. Dana, Min., 511. Massive varieties of erubescite are found in the U.S.
1882. Watts, Dict. Chem., II. 501. Erubescite. Purple copper.
Min. [f. L. ērūbēscĕre (see prec.) + -ITE.] A copper sulphide, purple copper.
1850. Dana, Min., 511. Massive varieties of erubescite are found in the U.S.
1882. Watts, Dict. Chem., II. 501. Erubescite. Purple copper.