pyrite

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral consisting of iron sulfide, FeS2. It is commonly found in cubic crystals and has a metallic luster and a golden to brass-yellow color.

  - "Pyrite is also known as fool's gold because of its misleading resemblance to gold."
  - "The cubic crystals of pyrite can be found in various geological formations and are often used in decorative applications."

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Synonyms

fool's gold , iron pyrites

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pyrite
mite , pite , sprite , light , bite

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Variants

List of all variants of pyrite that leads to same result
pyrite , pyrites , iron pyrite , iron pyrites , iron pyriteses

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Etymology

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From the Greek word pyr, meaning 'fire'. Pyrite was named for its ability to create sparks when struck against steel.

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Trivia

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1. Pyrite is the most common sulfide mineral.

2. Pyrite is also known as iron pyrite or fool's gold.

3. Pyrite is a brittle mineral and can be easily cracked or shattered.

4. Pyrite was used as a source of sulfur for making gunpowder in the past.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fool's gold: Pyrite is commonly referred to as fool's gold due to its misleading resemblance to gold.

2. Sulfide minerals: Pyrite is a type of sulfide mineral, which is a mineral that contains sulfur in its chemical composition.

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Culture

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Pyrite has been used for various purposes throughout history. It was used as a source of sulfur for making gunpowder, as a pigment for glass and paint, and as a decorative stone. In some cultures, pyrite was believed to have mystical powers and was used in religious ceremonies.

How to Memorize "pyrite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a golden cube with a metallic luster.
   - Visualize the cubic crystals of pyrite.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color gold with pyrite.
   - Remember that pyrite is not actual gold, but looks similar.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Pyrite: Pretty yellow, Pretends to be gold.
   - Pyrite: Pure yellow, Posing as precious.

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