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pyrite

/ˈpaɪ.ɹaɪt/

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noun

Schwefelkies, Eisenkies

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". "

Der Prospektor zeigte seinem Freund aufgeregt einen mit Schwefelkies bedeckten Felsen, in der Hoffnung, es sei Gold, war aber enttäuscht, als er erfuhr, dass es nur „Narrengold“ war.

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noun

Pyrit, Schwefelkies

(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." "

Der neugierige Gesteinssammler dachte, die glänzenden gelben Steine seien Gold, aber es war nur Pyrit, auch bekannt als „Narren-Gold“.

geology mineral material substance

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noun

Pyrit

(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."

Kupferdiselenid kann sowohl als Markasit als auch als Pyrit vorkommen.

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