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Meaning of pyrite
A brass-yellow mineral
Etymology of pyrite
The word "pyrite" comes from the Greek word "pyritos," meaning "of fire" or "in fire," because pyrite can produce sparks when struck against steel
The term has been used since the 16th century to describe this mineral
Synonyms
fool's gold
iron pyrite
pyrites
brass
goldstone
pebble
mineral
ore
metal
alloy
sulfide
disulfide
iron sulfide
metallic mineral
brassy material
shiny mineral
glittering stone
sparkling rock
counterfeit gold
deceptive ore
worthless metal
imitation gold
fake gold
spurious metal
bogus mineral
pretended ore
mock gold
simulative mineral
Definitions
- A brass-yellow mineral, typically crystalline, with a metallic luster, consisting of iron disulfide
- * Used to describe something that is worthless or of little value
Usage Examples
- The rocks contained pyrite, which is often mistaken for gold
- * The pyrite crystals sparkled in the sunlight, giving them a deceptively valuable appearance