Definitions for ARSÉNOPYRITE
ˌɑr sə noʊˈpaɪ raɪt, ɑrˌsɛn ə-ar·sÉnopy·rite

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1. arsenopyrite, mispickelnoun

   a silver-white or grey ore of arsenic

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1. arsenopyritenoun

   A silvery-grey ore of arsenic, a mixed arsenide and sulfide of iron, FeAsS.

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1. Arsenopyrite

   Arsenopyrite (IMA symbol: Apy) is an iron arsenic sulfide (FeAsS). It is a hard (Mohs 5.5-6) metallic, opaque, steel grey to silver white mineral with a relatively high specific gravity of 6.1. When dissolved in nitric acid, it releases elemental sulfur. When arsenopyrite is heated, it produces sulfur and arsenic vapor. With 46% arsenic content, arsenopyrite, along with orpiment, is a principal ore of arsenic. When deposits of arsenopyrite become exposed to the atmosphere, the mineral slowly converts into iron arsenates. Arsenopyrite is generally an acid-consuming sulfide mineral, unlike iron pyrite which can lead to acid mine drainage.The crystal habit, hardness, density, and garlic odour when struck are diagnostic. Arsenopyrite in older literature may be referred to as mispickel, a name of German origin.Arsenopyrite also can be associated with significant amounts of gold. Consequently, it serves as an indicator of gold bearing reefs. Many arsenopyrite gold ores are refractory, i.e. the gold is not easily cyanide leached from the mineral matrix. Arsenopyrite is found in high temperature hydrothermal veins, in pegmatites, and in areas of contact metamorphism or metasomatism.

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1. arsenopyrite

   Arsenopyrite is a mineral consisting of an iron arsenic sulfide, and is the most common arsenic-bearing mineral. It typically forms metallic, silvery-white complex crystals and can be associated with gold in certain types of mineral deposits. The chemical formula of arsenopyrite is FeAsS. Arsenopyrite is often mistaken for fool's gold (pyrite), but can be distinguished by its hardness and other physical properties.

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1. Arsenopyritenoun

   a mineral of a tin-white color and metallic luster, containing arsenic, sulphur, and iron; -- also called arsenical pyrites and mispickel

2. Etymology: [Arsenic + pyrite.]

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1. Arsenopyrite

   Arsenopyrite is an iron arsenic sulfide. It is a hard metallic, opaque, steel grey to silver white mineral with a relatively high specific gravity of 6.1. When dissolved in nitric acid, it releases elemental sulfur. When arsenopyrite is heated, it becomes magnetic and gives off toxic fumes. With 46% arsenic content, arsenopyrite, along with orpiment, is a principal ore of arsenic. When deposits of arsenopyrite become exposed to the atmosphere, usually due to mining, the mineral will slowly oxidize, converting the arsenic into oxides that are more soluble in water, leading to acid mine drainage. The crystal habit, hardness, density, and garlic odor when struck are diagnostic. Arsenopyrite in older literature may be referred to as mispickel, a name of German origin. Arsenopyrite also can be associated with significant amounts of gold. Consequently it serves as an indicator of gold bearing reefs. Many arsenopyrite gold ores are refractory, i.e. the gold is not easily liberated from the mineral matrix. Arsenopyrite is found in high temperature hydrothermal veins, in pegmatites, and in areas of contact metamorphism or metasomatism.

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1. pyroarsenite

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ARSÉNOPYRITE in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

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   The numerical value of ARSÉNOPYRITE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Arsenopyrite
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsenopyrite
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
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6. ^ Wikidata
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