What is Chalcophile?
A '''chalcophile''' is a [[chemical substance]] that would rather react with [[sulfur]] instead of [[oxygen]]. Some things like to react with oxygen to make [[oxide]]s. Other things react with sulfur to make [[sulfide]]s. Chalcophiles are normally found as sulfides. [[Zinc]] is a chalcophile. Zinc sulfide is a common ore, while zinc oxide is rare. Chalcophiles are ore loving and combine readily with sulfur. {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Chemicals]]