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pyrrhotite

/ˈpɪr.ə.taɪt/

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noun

/ˈpɪr.ə.taɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ruКоричневатый минерал сульфида железа со слабыми магнитными свойствами, обычно встречающийся в магматических и метаморфических породах.

A brownish iron sulfide mineral with weak magnetic properties, commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.

  1. C2formalscientific

    A brownish, magnetic iron sulfide mineral with the formula FeS, often found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.

    ruПирротин

    • Pyrrhotite is commonly associated with nickel and copper ores.
    • The mineral's weak magnetic properties help distinguish it from pyrite.
    • Geologists found pyrrhotite in the rock sample from the mine.

    Synonymspyrrhotine

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