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pyrite

/ˈpaɪ.ɹaɪt/

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noun

البيرايت

The common mineral iron disulfide (FeS2), of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system.

Examples :

"The prospector excitedly showed his friend a rock covered in pyrite, hoping it was gold, but disappointed to learn it was just "fool's gold". "

أظهر المنقب بحماس لصديقه صخرة مغطاة بالبيرايت، على أمل أن يكون ذهباً، لكنه أصيب بخيبة أمل عندما علم أنه مجرد "ذهب الأحمق".

geology mineral chemistry material substance

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noun

البيرايت

(usually as a plural: pyrites) Any metallic-looking sulphide, such as the above, which is the most common.

Examples :

"The curious rock collector thought the shiny yellow stones were gold, but they were just pyrite, also known as "fool's gold." "

اعتقد جامع الصخور الفضولي أن الأحجار الصفراء اللامعة كانت ذهباً، لكنها كانت مجرد بيرايت، والمعروفة أيضًا باسم "ذهب الأحمق".

geology mineral material substance

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noun

البيريت

(usually as a plural: pyrites) Any metal dichalcogenide that is isostructural to the common mineral.

Examples :

"Copper diselenide can occur both as a marcasite and a pyrite."

يمكن أن يظهر ثاني سيلينيد النحاس على شكل ماركاسيت وبيريت.

mineral chemistry geology material substance