Definition of Pirite
Pyr"ite (?), n.; pl.
Pyrites (#). [Cf. F. pyrite. See
Pyrites.] (Min.) A common mineral of a pale brass-
yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the
isometric system; iron pyrites; iron disulphide.
Hence sable coal his massy couch extends,
And stars of gold the sparkling pyrite blends.
E. Darwin.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- A common mineral of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system; iron pyrites; iron disulfide.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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