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pyrites

/ˈpaɪˌraɪts/

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noun

Pyrit, Schwefelkies

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

Examples :

"The mineralogy student carefully examined the pyrites specimen, noting its brassy yellow color and shiny surface. "

Der Mineralogiestudent untersuchte sorgfältig das Pyrit-Exemplar und bemerkte seine messinggelbe Farbe und glänzende Oberfläche.

mineral geology chemistry material substance

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noun

Pyrit

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

Examples :

"The beginner gold panner was excited when he found shiny, yellow pyrites in his pan, but the experienced panner knew it was just "fool's gold." "

Der Goldanfänger war aufgeregt, als er glänzenden, gelben Pyrit in seiner Pfanne fand, aber der erfahrene Goldwäscher wusste, dass es nur „Narren-Gold“ war.

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noun

Pyrite

(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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