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ˈpɪr əˌtaɪtpyrrhotite
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Princeton's WordNet
pyrrhotite, pyrrhotine, magnetic pyritesnoun
a brownish iron sulfide mineral (FeS) having weak magnetic properties
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pyrrhotitenoun
A weakly magnetic ferrous sulfide mineral, FeS.
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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.
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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
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
Etymology: [Gr. flame-colored, fr. fire.]
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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.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pyrrhotite in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pyrrhotite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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