About The Word Pyrite
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Pyrite
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What's The Definition Of Pyrite?
[n] a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color
Synonyms | Synonyms for Pyrite: fool's gold | iron pyrite Related Terms | Find terms related to Pyrite: See Also | atomic number 34 | mineral | Se | selenium Pyrite In Webster's Dictionary \Pyr"ite\, n.; pl. {Pyrites}. [Cf. F. pyrite. See
{Pyrites}.] (Min.)
A common mineral of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant
metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system; iron
pyrites; iron disulphide.
Hence sable coal his massy couch extends, And stars of
gold the sparkling pyrite blends. --E. Darwin.
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