Write the names and formulae of main ores of copper.

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Main ores of copper are:
1. Copper pyrite $C u F e S_{2}$
2.Malachite $C u C O_{3} . C u {(O H)}_{2}$
3. Cuprite ${C u}_{2} O$
4. Copper glance $C u_{2} S$

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Write the names and formulae of main ores of copper.

Main ores of copper are:1. Copper pyrite CuFeS22.Malachite CuCO3.Cu(OH)23. Cuprite Cu2O4. Copper glance Cu2S

Main ores of copper are:
1. Copper pyrite $C u F e S_{2}$
2.Malachite $C u C O_{3} . C u {(O H)}_{2}$
3. Cuprite ${C u}_{2} O$
4. Copper glance $C u_{2} S$