Copper glance
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Description
Common name for sulfide cuprous sulfide or chalcocite prior to the 1800s when chemical compound names were standardized (Schur 1985). It was also called vitreous copper during that time period.
Synonyms and Related Terms
copper sulfide; chalcocite; vitreous copper
Additional Information
S. Schur, "Conservation Terminology: A Review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials", Technology and Conservation, 1985.
Authority
- Susan E. Schur, Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985
- G.S.Brady, G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971