Marcasite (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a common mineral, iron disulfide, FeS2, chemically similar to pyrite but crystallizing in the orthorhombic system.
  2. any of the crystallized forms of iron pyrites, much used in the 18th century for ornaments.
  3. a specimen or ornament of this substance.
noun
  1. a metallic pale yellow mineral consisting of iron sulphide in orthorhombic crystalline form used in jewellery. Formula: FeS 2
  2. a cut and polished form of steel or any white metal used for making jewellery
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