tenorite

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tenorite [ˈtɛnəˌraɪt]

(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a black mineral found in copper deposits and consisting of copper oxide in the form of either metallic scales or earthy masses. Formula: CuO

[named after G. Tenore (died l861), Italian botanist]

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