noun Download 🔗Share 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. " mineral geology chemistry material substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (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." " mineral geology chemistry substance material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (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." mineral material geology chemistry substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
