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Definition of pyrrhotite in English: pyrrhotitenoun ˈpɪrətʌɪtˈpɪrəˌtaɪt mass nounA reddish-bronze mineral consisting of iron sulphide, typically forming massive or granular deposits. 磁黄铁矿 Example sentencesExamples - Microcrystals of pyrrhotite, goethite, pyrite, galena, and calcite are found on the dumps.
- We have also seen several specimens in which pyrite has replaced a hexagonal mineral that was probably pyrrhotite.
- We have not yet found any unaltered material to verify that the original mineral was pyrrhotite, as claimed by Brush.
- Secondary titanite, chlorite, white mica and pyrrhotite are abundant, and some samples contain metamorphic biotite.
- Other sulfides, including pyrite, marcasite, chalcopyrite, and pyrrhotite, are occasionally found as well.
OriginMid 19th century: from Greek purrhotēs 'redness' + -ite1. Definition of pyrrhotite in US English: pyrrhotitenounˈpirəˌtītˈpɪrəˌtaɪt A reddish-bronze mineral consisting of iron sulfide, typically forming massive or granular deposits. 磁黄铁矿 Example sentencesExamples - Microcrystals of pyrrhotite, goethite, pyrite, galena, and calcite are found on the dumps.
- We have also seen several specimens in which pyrite has replaced a hexagonal mineral that was probably pyrrhotite.
- Secondary titanite, chlorite, white mica and pyrrhotite are abundant, and some samples contain metamorphic biotite.
- Other sulfides, including pyrite, marcasite, chalcopyrite, and pyrrhotite, are occasionally found as well.
- We have not yet found any unaltered material to verify that the original mineral was pyrrhotite, as claimed by Brush.
OriginMid 19th century: from Greek purrhotēs ‘redness’ + -ite. |