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pyrites

/ˈpaɪˌraɪts/

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noun

Pirita

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. "

El estudiante de mineralogía examinó cuidadosamente el espécimen de pirita, observando su color amarillo latón y su superficie brillante.

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noun

Pirita

(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." "

El buscador de oro principiante se emocionó cuando encontró piritas amarillas y brillantes en su bandeja, pero el buscador experimentado sabía que era solo "oro de los tontos".

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noun

Pirita

(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."

El diselenuro de cobre puede presentarse tanto como marcasita como pirita.

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