Associations to the word «Pyrite»

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

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

PYRITE, noun. (solid state chemistry) (usually as a plural: pyrites) Any metal dichalcogenide that is isostructural to the common mineral.

PYRITE, noun. A common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color.