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pyrite::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | fool's gold, iron pyrite |
| Type of | mineral |
Examples of pyrite
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In fact, pyrite is sometimes found in association with small quantities of gold.
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Pyrite can form as cement, or replace organic materials, such as wood fragments.
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The orbs were yellow, which comes from jarosite, which forms as pyrite oxidizes.
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When exposed to oxygen in the air, the pyrite breaks down to form sulphuric acid.
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In the Carlin, Nevada gold deposit, arsenian pyrite contains up to 0.37 wt% gold.
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The ferric iron in turn attacks the pyrite to produce ferrous iron and sulfate.
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This translates into a six fold increase in tonnes of pyrite concentrates sold.
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Over all this white there are lumps of black iron pyrite scattered everywhere.
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Up to 3% combined pyrite and chalcopyrite are commonly associated the molybdenite.
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- A common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color
- (pyrites) any of various metallic-looking sulfides (of which pyrite is the commonest)
- The mineral pyrite, or iron pyrite, is an iron sulfide with the formula FeS2. This mineral's metallic lustre and pale-to-normal, brass-yellow hue have earned it the nickname fool's gold because of its resemblance to gold. ...
- The common mineral iron disulfide (FeS2), of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system; Any metallic-looking sulphide, such as the above, which is the most common; (usually as a plural: pyrites) Any metal dichalcogenide that is ...
- (Pyrites) Originally, any mineral which could strike sparks from steel. The term was often used to refer iron pyrites (FeS2).
- Pyrites are a common mineral comprised of iron and sulphur compounds. Pyrites include a range of sulphide materials, such as marcasite, pyrite, and pyrrhotite.
- The natural sulfides of certain metals. The most common is iron pyrite, which is iron disulfide (FeS2), a brittle mineral that is a brassy yellow in color with greenish-black streaks.
- Or pyrites: originally any "fire-stone" from which sparks could be struck; eventually an iron sulfide or iron-copper sulfide. [T. Thomson]
- A yellowish mineral, iron disulfide (FES2) commonly found in coal beds and associated rocks, that results in acid drainage when it comes into contact with air and water.
