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pyrite

/ˈpaɪ.ɹaɪt/

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noun

Pyrite

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". "

Le prospecteur a montré avec enthousiasme à son ami une roche couverte de pyrite, espérant que c'était de l'or, mais a été déçu d'apprendre que ce n'était que de « l'or des fous ».

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noun

Pyrite

(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." "

Le collectionneur de roches curieux pensait que les pierres jaunes brillantes étaient de l'or, mais c'était juste de la pyrite, également connue sous le nom d'« or des fous ».

geology mineral material substance

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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."

Le diséléniure de cuivre peut se présenter à la fois sous forme de marcassite et de pyrite.

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