pyrrhotite
[pir-uh-tahyt]
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noun
a common mineral, iron sulfide, approximately FeS but variable because of a partial absence of ferrous ions, occurring in massive and in crystal forms with a bronze color and metallic luster; magnetic pyrites: generally slightly magnetic.
Origin of pyrrhotite
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Pyrrhotite, or magnetic pyrites, is the source of about all the nickel of commerce.
The A B C of MiningCharles A. Bramble
Marcasite and pyrrhotite, other iron sulphide minerals, are frequently found with pyrite and are used for the same purposes.
The Economic Aspect of GeologyC. K. Leith
One of the best-known localities is Bodenmais, in Bavaria, where it occurs with pyrrhotite in a granite matrix.
The copper deposits are mainly in well-marked fracture planes in serpentine; the ore is pyrrhotite, with or without chalcopyrite.
The pyritic ores of iron, including marcasite, pyrrhotite and mispickel, are often taken for gold by the inexperienced.
The A B C of MiningCharles A. Bramble
pyrrhotite
pyrrhotine (ˈpɪrəˌtiːn, -ˌtaɪn, -tɪn)
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Word Origin for pyrrhotite
C19: from Greek purrhotēs redness, from purrhos fiery, from pur fire
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