- 黝铜矿 yǒutóngkuàng tetrahedriteA mineral composed of copper and antimony sulfide, also known as fahlore; it typically forms gray-black crystals and is an important ore of copper.
- 辉铜矿 huītóngkuàng chalcociteA type of copper sulfide mineral that typically appears as gray masses or grains; it is an important ore used in copper smelting.
- 斑铜矿 bāntóngkuàng bornitebornite; a copper iron sulfide mineral that is an important source of copper ore, characterized by a metallic luster and colorful iridescent tarnish
- 蓝铜矿 lántóngkuàng azuriteA blue copper mineral used as an ore, a pigment, or for making decorative objects; also called [[石青|石青|shi2 qing1]]
- 赤铜矿 chìtóngkuàng cupriteA mineral composed of copper oxide; it is dark red or brownish-red and serves as an important ore of copper.
- 绿铜矿 lǜtóngkuàng malachitea bright green mineral consisting of copper carbonate, used as a source of copper and as an ornamental stone
- 红铜矿 hóngtóngkuàng cupritea copper oxide mineral that is a significant ore of copper