pyrites

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral consisting of hydrated iron(III) sulfide, often occurring in cubic crystals. It is the most common mineral sulfide and is known for its metallic luster and brittle nature.

  - "Pyrites are commonly found in hydrothermal veins and are often associated with other minerals such as quartz and calcite."
  - "The metallic sheen of pyrites has made it a popular mineral among collectors and geologists."

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Synonyms

fool's gold , iron pyrites

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Variants

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pyrites , pyritic , pyrite , copper pyrites , copper pyriteses , iron pyrite , iron pyrites , iron pyriteses

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'pyrites', meaning 'of fire' or 'stone which strikes fire'.

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Trivia

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1. Pyrites are the most common mineral sulfide.

2. Pyrites were used as a source of ignition before the invention of matches.

3. Pyrites are sometimes called 'Fool's Gold' due to their metallic appearance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sulfides: Pyrites are a type of sulfide mineral, which means they contain sulfur in their chemical composition.

2. Fool's Gold: Pyrites are often referred to as 'Fool's Gold' due to their metallic appearance, which can mislead prospectors into believing they have found gold.

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Culture

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Pyrites have been used for various purposes throughout history. They were used as a source of ignition for fires before the invention of matches. In alchemy, pyrites were believed to represent the sun and were used in rituals to invoke solar energy.

How to Memorize "pyrites"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cube-shaped mineral with a metallic sheen and a brittle texture. Visualize the mineral's association with fire and its use as a source of ignition.

2. associate
   

   - Associate pyrites with the sun due to their metallic appearance and historical use in alchemy to represent solar energy.
   - Remember that pyrites are a type of sulfide mineral.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pyrite is a Pretty Rock I'd Like To Keep' to remember the name of the mineral.

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