Lewis & Short

† chalcītes, ae, m., or chalcītis, ĭdis, f., = χαλκιτης or χαλκῖτις.

  1. I. Copperstone, copper ore, Plin. 34, 2, 2, § 2; 34, 12, 29, § 117 sq.; Cels. 6, 6, 31; 6, 7, 7.
  2. II. A precious stone of a copper color, Plin. 37, 11, 73, § 191.