What does pyrrhotite mean?

Definitions for pyrrhotite
ˈpɪr əˌtaɪtpyrrhotite

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word pyrrhotite.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. pyrrhotite, pyrrhotine, magnetic pyritesnoun

    a brownish iron sulfide mineral (FeS) having weak magnetic properties

Wiktionary

  1. pyrrhotitenoun

    A weakly magnetic ferrous sulfide mineral, FeS.

Wikipedia

  1. Pyrrhotite

    Pyrrhotite is an iron sulfide mineral with the formula Fe(1-x)S (x = 0 to 0.2). It is a nonstoichiometric variant of FeS, the mineral known as troilite. Pyrrhotite is also called magnetic pyrite, because the color is similar to pyrite and it is weakly magnetic. The magnetism decreases as the iron content increases, and troilite is non-magnetic.

ChatGPT

  1. pyrrhotite

    Pyrrhotite is a common iron sulfide mineral occurring in various forms such as hexagonal or monoclinic crystals. It is often found associated with other sulfides or oxide minerals in hydrothermal veins, pegmatites, contact metamorphic rocks, and in sedimentary deposits. Pyrrhotite is magnetic and it is typically bronze in color, resembling the more common mineral pyrite with which it can be easily confused.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Pyrrhotitenoun

    a bronze-colored mineral, of metallic luster. It is a sulphide of iron, and is remarkable for being attracted by the magnet. Called also magnetic pyrites

  2. Etymology: [Gr. flame-colored, fr. fire.]

Wikidata

  1. Pyrrhotite

    Pyrrhotite is an unusual iron sulfide mineral with a variable iron content: FeS. The FeS endmember is known as troilite. Pyrrhotite is also called magnetic pyrite because the color is similar to pyrite and it is weakly magnetic. The magnetism increases as the iron content decreases, and the troilite is non-magnetic.

Matched Categories

How to pronounce pyrrhotite?

How to say pyrrhotite in sign language?

Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of pyrrhotite in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of pyrrhotite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Popularity rank by frequency of use

pyrrhotite#100000#231255#333333

Translation

Find a translation for the pyrrhotite definition in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:


Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"pyrrhotite." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 18 Mar. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/pyrrhotite>.

Discuss these pyrrhotite definitions with the community:

0 Comments

    Are we missing a good definition for pyrrhotite? Don't keep it to yourself...

    Image or illustration of

    pyrrhotite

    Credit »

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Browse Definitions.net

    Quiz

    Are you a words master?

    »
    a state of irritation or annoyance
    A suffuse
    B huff
    C caddie
    D abrade

    Nearby & related entries:

    Alternative searches for pyrrhotite: