pyrrhotite

[ pir-uh-tahyt ]

noun
  1. 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

1
1868; <Greek pyrrhót(ēs) redness + -ite1

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pyrrhotite

pyrrhotine (ˈpɪrəˌtiːn, -ˌtaɪn, -tɪn)

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noun
  1. a common bronze-coloured magnetic mineral consisting of ferrous sulphide in hexagonal crystalline form. Formula: FeS

Origin of pyrrhotite

1
C19: from Greek purrhotēs redness, from purrhos fiery, from pur fire

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